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Add 50/16 and 8/60

1^st number: 3 2/16, 2^nd number: 8/60

50/16 + 8/60 is 391/120.

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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,
   50/16 = 50 × 15/16 × 15 = 750/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
   8/60 = 8 × 4/60 × 4 = 32/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   750/240 + 32/240 = 750 + 32/240 = 782/240
5. 782/240 simplified gives 391/120
6. So, 50/16 + 8/60 = 391/120
   In mixed form: 331/120

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