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Add 60/14 and 54/72

1^st number: 4 4/14, 2^nd number: 54/72

60/14 + 54/72 is 141/28.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 72 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 36 = 504,
   60/14 = 60 × 36/14 × 36 = 2160/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
   54/72 = 54 × 7/72 × 7 = 378/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2160/504 + 378/504 = 2160 + 378/504 = 2538/504
5. 2538/504 simplified gives 141/28
6. So, 60/14 + 54/72 = 141/28
   In mixed form: 51/28

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