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Add 63/72 and 32/60

63/72 + 32/60 is 169/120.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 60 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   63/72 = 63 × 5/72 × 5 = 315/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 6 = 360,
   32/60 = 32 × 6/60 × 6 = 192/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   315/360 + 192/360 = 315 + 192/360 = 507/360
5. 507/360 simplified gives 169/120
6. So, 63/72 + 32/60 = 169/120
   In mixed form: 149/120

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