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Add 63/60 and 72/5

1^st number: 1 3/60, 2^nd number: 14 2/5

63/60 + 72/5 is 309/20.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 5 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   63/60 = 63 × 1/60 × 1 = 63/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
   72/5 = 72 × 12/5 × 12 = 864/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   63/60 + 864/60 = 63 + 864/60 = 927/60
5. 927/60 simplified gives 309/20
6. So, 63/60 + 72/5 = 309/20
   In mixed form: 159/20

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