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Add 36/16 and 63/60

1^st number: 2 4/16, 2^nd number: 1 3/60

36/16 + 63/60 is 33/10.

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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,
   63/60 = 63 × 4/60 × 4 = 252/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   540/240 + 252/240 = 540 + 252/240 = 792/240
5. 792/240 simplified gives 33/10
6. So, 36/16 + 63/60 = 33/10
   In mixed form: 33/10

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