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Add 9/72 and 8/60

9/72 + 8/60 is 31/120.

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,
   9/72 = 9 × 5/72 × 5 = 45/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 6 = 360,
   8/60 = 8 × 6/60 × 6 = 48/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   45/360 + 48/360 = 45 + 48/360 = 93/360
5. 93/360 simplified gives 31/120
6. So, 9/72 + 8/60 = 31/120

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