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Add 72/60 and 9/25

1^st number: 1 12/60, 2^nd number: 9/25

72/60 + 9/25 is 39/25.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 25 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
   72/60 = 72 × 5/60 × 5 = 360/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
   9/25 = 9 × 12/25 × 12 = 108/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   360/300 + 108/300 = 360 + 108/300 = 468/300
5. 468/300 simplified gives 39/25
6. So, 72/60 + 9/25 = 39/25
   In mixed form: 114/25

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