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Add 72/60 and 3/56

1^st number: 1 12/60, 2^nd number: 3/56

72/60 + 3/56 is 351/280.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 56 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 14 = 840,
   72/60 = 72 × 14/60 × 14 = 1008/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
   3/56 = 3 × 15/56 × 15 = 45/840
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1008/840 + 45/840 = 1008 + 45/840 = 1053/840
5. 1053/840 simplified gives 351/280
6. So, 72/60 + 3/56 = 351/280
   In mixed form: 171/280

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