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Add 7/4 and 72/60

1^st number: 1 3/4, 2^nd number: 1 12/60

7/4 + 72/60 is 59/20.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 60 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
   7/4 = 7 × 15/4 × 15 = 105/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   72/60 = 72 × 1/60 × 1 = 72/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   105/60 + 72/60 = 105 + 72/60 = 177/60
5. 177/60 simplified gives 59/20
6. So, 7/4 + 72/60 = 59/20
   In mixed form: 219/20

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