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Add 50/60 and 21/16

1^st number: 50/60, 2^nd number: 1 5/16

50/60 + 21/16 is 103/48.

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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,
   50/60 = 50 × 4/60 × 4 = 200/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
   21/16 = 21 × 15/16 × 15 = 315/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   200/240 + 315/240 = 200 + 315/240 = 515/240
5. 515/240 simplified gives 103/48
6. So, 50/60 + 21/16 = 103/48
   In mixed form: 27/48

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