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Add 96/60 and 27/72

1^st number: 1 36/60, 2^nd number: 27/72

96/60 + 27/72 is 79/40.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 72 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 6 = 360,
   96/60 = 96 × 6/60 × 6 = 576/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   27/72 = 27 × 5/72 × 5 = 135/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   576/360 + 135/360 = 576 + 135/360 = 711/360
5. 711/360 simplified gives 79/40
6. So, 96/60 + 27/72 = 79/40
   In mixed form: 139/40

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