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Add 7/60 and 54/72

7/60 + 54/72 is 13/15.

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,
   7/60 = 7 × 6/60 × 6 = 42/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   54/72 = 54 × 5/72 × 5 = 270/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   42/360 + 270/360 = 42 + 270/360 = 312/360
5. 312/360 simplified gives 13/15
6. So, 7/60 + 54/72 = 13/15

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