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Add 72/60 and 30/80

1^st number: 1 12/60, 2^nd number: 30/80

72/60 + 30/80 is 63/40.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 80 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
   72/60 = 72 × 4/60 × 4 = 288/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
   30/80 = 30 × 3/80 × 3 = 90/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   288/240 + 90/240 = 288 + 90/240 = 378/240
5. 378/240 simplified gives 63/40
6. So, 72/60 + 30/80 = 63/40
   In mixed form: 123/40

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