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Add 12/16 and 81/60

1^st number: 12/16, 2^nd number: 1 21/60

12/16 + 81/60 is 21/10.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 60 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
   12/16 = 12 × 15/16 × 15 = 180/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
   81/60 = 81 × 4/60 × 4 = 324/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   180/240 + 324/240 = 180 + 324/240 = 504/240
5. 504/240 simplified gives 21/10
6. So, 12/16 + 81/60 = 21/10
   In mixed form: 21/10

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