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Add 7/60 and 90/72

1^st number: 7/60, 2^nd number: 1 18/72

7/60 + 90/72 is 41/30.

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,
   90/72 = 90 × 5/72 × 5 = 450/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   42/360 + 450/360 = 42 + 450/360 = 492/360
5. 492/360 simplified gives 41/30
6. So, 7/60 + 90/72 = 41/30
   In mixed form: 111/30

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