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Add 60/5 and 24/72

1^st number: 12 0/5, 2^nd number: 24/72

60/5 + 24/72 is 37/3.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 72 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 72 = 360,
   60/5 = 60 × 72/5 × 72 = 4320/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   24/72 = 24 × 5/72 × 5 = 120/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   4320/360 + 120/360 = 4320 + 120/360 = 4440/360
5. 4440/360 simplified gives 37/3
6. So, 60/5 + 24/72 = 37/3
   In mixed form: 121/3

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