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Add 49/16 and 20/60

1^st number: 3 1/16, 2^nd number: 20/60

49/16 + 20/60 is 163/48.

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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,
   49/16 = 49 × 15/16 × 15 = 735/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
   20/60 = 20 × 4/60 × 4 = 80/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   735/240 + 80/240 = 735 + 80/240 = 815/240
5. 815/240 simplified gives 163/48
6. So, 49/16 + 20/60 = 163/48
   In mixed form: 319/48

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