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Add 72/32 and 42/60

1^st number: 2 8/32, 2^nd number: 42/60

72/32 + 42/60 is 59/20.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 60 is 480
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
   72/32 = 72 × 15/32 × 15 = 1080/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
   42/60 = 42 × 8/60 × 8 = 336/480
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1080/480 + 336/480 = 1080 + 336/480 = 1416/480
5. 1416/480 simplified gives 59/20
6. So, 72/32 + 42/60 = 59/20
   In mixed form: 219/20

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