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Add 72/60 and 48/32

1^st number: 1 12/60, 2^nd number: 1 16/32

72/60 + 48/32 is 27/10.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 32 is 480
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 8 = 480,
   72/60 = 72 × 8/60 × 8 = 576/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 15 = 480,
   48/32 = 48 × 15/32 × 15 = 720/480
4. Add the two like fractions:
   576/480 + 720/480 = 576 + 720/480 = 1296/480
5. 1296/480 simplified gives 27/10
6. So, 72/60 + 48/32 = 27/10
   In mixed form: 27/10

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