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Add 60/72 and 27/25

1^st number: 60/72, 2^nd number: 1 2/25

60/72 + 27/25 is 287/150.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 25 is 1800
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
   60/72 = 60 × 25/72 × 25 = 1500/1800
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 72 = 1800,
   27/25 = 27 × 72/25 × 72 = 1944/1800
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1500/1800 + 1944/1800 = 1500 + 1944/1800 = 3444/1800
5. 3444/1800 simplified gives 287/150
6. So, 60/72 + 27/25 = 287/150
   In mixed form: 1137/150

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