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Add 5/60 and 7/5

1^st number: 5/60, 2^nd number: 1 2/5

5/60 + 7/5 is 89/60.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 5 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   5/60 = 5 × 1/60 × 1 = 5/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
   7/5 = 7 × 12/5 × 12 = 84/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   5/60 + 84/60 = 5 + 84/60 = 89/60
5. So, 5/60 + 7/5 = 89/60
   In mixed form: 129/60

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