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Add 5/60 and 18/72

5/60 + 18/72 is 1/3.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 72 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 6 = 360,
   5/60 = 5 × 6/60 × 6 = 30/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   18/72 = 18 × 5/72 × 5 = 90/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   30/360 + 90/360 = 30 + 90/360 = 120/360
5. 120/360 simplified gives 1/3
6. So, 5/60 + 18/72 = 1/3

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