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Add 5/90 and 60/72

5/90 + 60/72 is 8/9.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 90 and 72 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
   5/90 = 5 × 4/90 × 4 = 20/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   60/72 = 60 × 5/72 × 5 = 300/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   20/360 + 300/360 = 20 + 300/360 = 320/360
5. 320/360 simplified gives 8/9
6. So, 5/90 + 60/72 = 8/9

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