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Add 64/60 and 10/72

1^st number: 1 4/60, 2^nd number: 10/72

64/60 + 10/72 is 217/180.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 72 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 6 = 360,
   64/60 = 64 × 6/60 × 6 = 384/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   10/72 = 10 × 5/72 × 5 = 50/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   384/360 + 50/360 = 384 + 50/360 = 434/360
5. 434/360 simplified gives 217/180
6. So, 64/60 + 10/72 = 217/180
   In mixed form: 137/180

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