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Add 72/60 and 8/18

1^st number: 1 12/60, 2^nd number: 8/18

72/60 + 8/18 is 74/45.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 18 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
   72/60 = 72 × 3/60 × 3 = 216/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
   8/18 = 8 × 10/18 × 10 = 80/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   216/180 + 80/180 = 216 + 80/180 = 296/180
5. 296/180 simplified gives 74/45
6. So, 72/60 + 8/18 = 74/45
   In mixed form: 129/45

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