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Add 72/14 and 60/64

1^st number: 5 2/14, 2^nd number: 60/64

72/14 + 60/64 is 681/112.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 64 is 448
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 448
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 32 = 448,
   72/14 = 72 × 32/14 × 32 = 2304/448
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
   60/64 = 60 × 7/64 × 7 = 420/448
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2304/448 + 420/448 = 2304 + 420/448 = 2724/448
5. 2724/448 simplified gives 681/112
6. So, 72/14 + 60/64 = 681/112
   In mixed form: 69/112

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