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Add 60/8 and 5/72

1^st number: 7 4/8, 2^nd number: 5/72

60/8 + 5/72 is 545/72.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 72 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 9 = 72,
   60/8 = 60 × 9/8 × 9 = 540/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
   5/72 = 5 × 1/72 × 1 = 5/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   540/72 + 5/72 = 540 + 5/72 = 545/72
5. So, 60/8 + 5/72 = 545/72
   In mixed form: 741/72

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