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Add 72/60 and 27/6

1^st number: 1 12/60, 2^nd number: 4 3/6

72/60 + 27/6 is 57/10.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 6 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 6 × 10 = 60,
   27/6 = 27 × 10/6 × 10 = 270/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   72/60 + 270/60 = 72 + 270/60 = 342/60
5. 342/60 simplified gives 57/10
6. So, 72/60 + 27/6 = 57/10
   In mixed form: 57/10

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