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Add 16/12 and 49/20

1^st number: 1 4/12, 2^nd number: 2 9/20

16/12 + 49/20 is 227/60.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 20 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
   16/12 = 16 × 5/12 × 5 = 80/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
   49/20 = 49 × 3/20 × 3 = 147/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   80/60 + 147/60 = 80 + 147/60 = 227/60
5. So, 16/12 + 49/20 = 227/60
   In mixed form: 347/60

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