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Add 72/80 and 96/60

1^st number: 72/80, 2^nd number: 1 36/60

72/80 + 96/60 is 5/2.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 80 and 60 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
   72/80 = 72 × 3/80 × 3 = 216/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
   96/60 = 96 × 4/60 × 4 = 384/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   216/240 + 384/240 = 216 + 384/240 = 600/240
5. 600/240 simplified gives 5/2
6. So, 72/80 + 96/60 = 5/2
   In mixed form: 21/2

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