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Add 16/60 and 81/72

1^st number: 16/60, 2^nd number: 1 9/72

16/60 + 81/72 is 167/120.

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,
   16/60 = 16 × 6/60 × 6 = 96/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   81/72 = 81 × 5/72 × 5 = 405/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   96/360 + 405/360 = 96 + 405/360 = 501/360
5. 501/360 simplified gives 167/120
6. So, 16/60 + 81/72 = 167/120
   In mixed form: 147/120

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