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Add 72/27 and 60/32

1^st number: 2 18/27, 2^nd number: 1 28/32

72/27 + 60/32 is 109/24.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 32 is 864
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
   72/27 = 72 × 32/27 × 32 = 2304/864
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 27 = 864,
   60/32 = 60 × 27/32 × 27 = 1620/864
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2304/864 + 1620/864 = 2304 + 1620/864 = 3924/864
5. 3924/864 simplified gives 109/24
6. So, 72/27 + 60/32 = 109/24
   In mixed form: 413/24

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