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Add 45/60 and 70/16

1^st number: 45/60, 2^nd number: 4 6/16

45/60 + 70/16 is 41/8.

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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,
   45/60 = 45 × 4/60 × 4 = 180/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
   70/16 = 70 × 15/16 × 15 = 1050/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   180/240 + 1050/240 = 180 + 1050/240 = 1230/240
5. 1230/240 simplified gives 41/8
6. So, 45/60 + 70/16 = 41/8
   In mixed form: 51/8

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