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Add 18/16 and 8/60

1^st number: 1 2/16, 2^nd number: 8/60

18/16 + 8/60 is 151/120.

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,
   18/16 = 18 × 15/16 × 15 = 270/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
   8/60 = 8 × 4/60 × 4 = 32/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   270/240 + 32/240 = 270 + 32/240 = 302/240
5. 302/240 simplified gives 151/120
6. So, 18/16 + 8/60 = 151/120
   In mixed form: 131/120

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