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Add 5/72 and 20/60

5/72 + 20/60 is 29/72.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 60 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   5/72 = 5 × 5/72 × 5 = 25/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 6 = 360,
   20/60 = 20 × 6/60 × 6 = 120/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   25/360 + 120/360 = 25 + 120/360 = 145/360
5. 145/360 simplified gives 29/72
6. So, 5/72 + 20/60 = 29/72

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