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Add 36/16 and 21/60

1^st number: 2 4/16, 2^nd number: 21/60

36/16 + 21/60 is 13/5.

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,
   36/16 = 36 × 15/16 × 15 = 540/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
   21/60 = 21 × 4/60 × 4 = 84/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   540/240 + 84/240 = 540 + 84/240 = 624/240
5. 624/240 simplified gives 13/5
6. So, 36/16 + 21/60 = 13/5
   In mixed form: 23/5

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