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Add 72/8 and 32/60

1^st number: 9 0/8, 2^nd number: 32/60

72/8 + 32/60 is 143/15.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 60 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
   72/8 = 72 × 15/8 × 15 = 1080/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
   32/60 = 32 × 2/60 × 2 = 64/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1080/120 + 64/120 = 1080 + 64/120 = 1144/120
5. 1144/120 simplified gives 143/15
6. So, 72/8 + 32/60 = 143/15
   In mixed form: 98/15

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