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Add 16/60 and 25/80

16/60 + 25/80 is 139/240.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 80 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
   16/60 = 16 × 4/60 × 4 = 64/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
   25/80 = 25 × 3/80 × 3 = 75/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   64/240 + 75/240 = 64 + 75/240 = 139/240
5. So, 16/60 + 25/80 = 139/240

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