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Add 60/24 and 27/72

1^st number: 2 12/24, 2^nd number: 27/72

60/24 + 27/72 is 23/8.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 72 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
   60/24 = 60 × 3/24 × 3 = 180/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   27/72 = 27 × 1/72 × 1 = 27/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   180/72 + 27/72 = 180 + 27/72 = 207/72
5. 207/72 simplified gives 23/8
6. So, 60/24 + 27/72 = 23/8
   In mixed form: 27/8

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