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Add 5/4 and 72/60

1^st number: 1 1/4, 2^nd number: 1 12/60

5/4 + 72/60 is 49/20.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 60 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
   5/4 = 5 × 15/4 × 15 = 75/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   72/60 = 72 × 1/60 × 1 = 72/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   75/60 + 72/60 = 75 + 72/60 = 147/60
5. 147/60 simplified gives 49/20
6. So, 5/4 + 72/60 = 49/20
   In mixed form: 29/20

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