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Add 36/60 and 40/16

1^st number: 36/60, 2^nd number: 2 8/16

36/60 + 40/16 is 31/10.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 16 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
   36/60 = 36 × 4/60 × 4 = 144/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
   40/16 = 40 × 15/16 × 15 = 600/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   144/240 + 600/240 = 144 + 600/240 = 744/240
5. 744/240 simplified gives 31/10
6. So, 36/60 + 40/16 = 31/10
   In mixed form: 31/10

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