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Add 6/72 and 5/60

6/72 + 5/60 is 1/6.

Steps for adding fractions

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,
   6/72 = 6 × 5/72 × 5 = 30/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 6 = 360,
   5/60 = 5 × 6/60 × 6 = 30/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   30/360 + 30/360 = 30 + 30/360 = 60/360
5. 60/360 simplified gives 1/6
6. So, 6/72 + 5/60 = 1/6

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