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Add 75/72 and 8/60

1^st number: 1 3/72, 2^nd number: 8/60

75/72 + 8/60 is 47/40.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 60 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   75/72 = 75 × 5/72 × 5 = 375/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 6 = 360,
   8/60 = 8 × 6/60 × 6 = 48/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   375/360 + 48/360 = 375 + 48/360 = 423/360
5. 423/360 simplified gives 47/40
6. So, 75/72 + 8/60 = 47/40
   In mixed form: 17/40

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