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Add 72/60 and 36/64

1^st number: 1 12/60, 2^nd number: 36/64

72/60 + 36/64 is 141/80.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 64 is 960
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 960
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 16 = 960,
   72/60 = 72 × 16/60 × 16 = 1152/960
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 15 = 960,
   36/64 = 36 × 15/64 × 15 = 540/960
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1152/960 + 540/960 = 1152 + 540/960 = 1692/960
5. 1692/960 simplified gives 141/80
6. So, 72/60 + 36/64 = 141/80
   In mixed form: 161/80

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