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Add 48/60 and 18/16

1^st number: 48/60, 2^nd number: 1 2/16

48/60 + 18/16 is 77/40.

Steps for adding fractions

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,
   48/60 = 48 × 4/60 × 4 = 192/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
   18/16 = 18 × 15/16 × 15 = 270/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   192/240 + 270/240 = 192 + 270/240 = 462/240
5. 462/240 simplified gives 77/40
6. So, 48/60 + 18/16 = 77/40
   In mixed form: 137/40

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