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Add 5/72 and 6/5

1^st number: 5/72, 2^nd number: 1 1/5

5/72 + 6/5 is 457/360.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 5 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 5 × 72 = 360,
   6/5 = 6 × 72/5 × 72 = 432/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   25/360 + 432/360 = 25 + 432/360 = 457/360
5. So, 5/72 + 6/5 = 457/360
   In mixed form: 197/360

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