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Add 8/72 and 9/60

8/72 + 9/60 is 47/180.

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,
   8/72 = 8 × 5/72 × 5 = 40/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 6 = 360,
   9/60 = 9 × 6/60 × 6 = 54/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   40/360 + 54/360 = 40 + 54/360 = 94/360
5. 94/360 simplified gives 47/180
6. So, 8/72 + 9/60 = 47/180

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