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Add 96/60 and 7/72

1^st number: 1 36/60, 2^nd number: 7/72

96/60 + 7/72 is 611/360.

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,
   7/72 = 7 × 5/72 × 5 = 35/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   576/360 + 35/360 = 576 + 35/360 = 611/360
5. So, 96/60 + 7/72 = 611/360
   In mixed form: 1251/360

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