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Add 60/16 and 20/60

1^st number: 3 12/16, 2^nd number: 20/60

60/16 + 20/60 is 49/12.

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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,
   60/16 = 60 × 15/16 × 15 = 900/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
   20/60 = 20 × 4/60 × 4 = 80/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   900/240 + 80/240 = 900 + 80/240 = 980/240
5. 980/240 simplified gives 49/12
6. So, 60/16 + 20/60 = 49/12
   In mixed form: 41/12

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