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Add 49/72 and 60/9

1^st number: 49/72, 2^nd number: 6 6/9

49/72 + 60/9 is 529/72.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 9 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   49/72 = 49 × 1/72 × 1 = 49/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 8 = 72,
   60/9 = 60 × 8/9 × 8 = 480/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   49/72 + 480/72 = 49 + 480/72 = 529/72
5. So, 49/72 + 60/9 = 529/72
   In mixed form: 725/72

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