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Add 16/7 and 56/60

1^st number: 2 2/7, 2^nd number: 56/60

16/7 + 56/60 is 338/105.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 7 and 60 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 60 = 420,
   16/7 = 16 × 60/7 × 60 = 960/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
   56/60 = 56 × 7/60 × 7 = 392/420
4. Add the two like fractions:
   960/420 + 392/420 = 960 + 392/420 = 1352/420
5. 1352/420 simplified gives 338/105
6. So, 16/7 + 56/60 = 338/105
   In mixed form: 323/105

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