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Add 54/12 and 60/16

1^st number: 4 6/12, 2^nd number: 3 12/16

54/12 + 60/16 is 33/4.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 16 is 48
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 4 = 48,
   54/12 = 54 × 4/12 × 4 = 216/48
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
   60/16 = 60 × 3/16 × 3 = 180/48
4. Add the two like fractions:
   216/48 + 180/48 = 216 + 180/48 = 396/48
5. 396/48 simplified gives 33/4
6. So, 54/12 + 60/16 = 33/4
   In mixed form: 81/4

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