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Add 72/60 and 24/12

1^st number: 1 12/60, 2^nd number: 2 0/12

72/60 + 24/12 is 16/5.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 12 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   72/60 = 72 × 1/60 × 1 = 72/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
   24/12 = 24 × 5/12 × 5 = 120/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   72/60 + 120/60 = 72 + 120/60 = 192/60
5. 192/60 simplified gives 16/5
6. So, 72/60 + 24/12 = 16/5
   In mixed form: 31/5

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