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Add 81/72 and 8/60

1^st number: 1 9/72, 2^nd number: 8/60

81/72 + 8/60 is 151/120.

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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,
   81/72 = 81 × 5/72 × 5 = 405/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 6 = 360,
   8/60 = 8 × 6/60 × 6 = 48/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   405/360 + 48/360 = 405 + 48/360 = 453/360
5. 453/360 simplified gives 151/120
6. So, 81/72 + 8/60 = 151/120
   In mixed form: 131/120

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