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Add 5/16 and 14/60

5/16 + 14/60 is 131/240.

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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,
   5/16 = 5 × 15/16 × 15 = 75/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
   14/60 = 14 × 4/60 × 4 = 56/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   75/240 + 56/240 = 75 + 56/240 = 131/240
5. So, 5/16 + 14/60 = 131/240

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