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Add 72/5 and 12/60

1^st number: 14 2/5, 2^nd number: 12/60

72/5 + 12/60 is 73/5.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 60 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 12 = 60,
   72/5 = 72 × 12/5 × 12 = 864/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   12/60 = 12 × 1/60 × 1 = 12/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   864/60 + 12/60 = 864 + 12/60 = 876/60
5. 876/60 simplified gives 73/5
6. So, 72/5 + 12/60 = 73/5
   In mixed form: 143/5

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