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Add 72/7 and 6/60

1^st number: 10 2/7, 2^nd number: 6/60

72/7 + 6/60 is 727/70.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 7 and 60 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 60 = 420,
   72/7 = 72 × 60/7 × 60 = 4320/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
   6/60 = 6 × 7/60 × 7 = 42/420
4. Add the two like fractions:
   4320/420 + 42/420 = 4320 + 42/420 = 4362/420
5. 4362/420 simplified gives 727/70
6. So, 72/7 + 6/60 = 727/70
   In mixed form: 1027/70

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