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Add 60/16 and 21/60

1^st number: 3 12/16, 2^nd number: 21/60

60/16 + 21/60 is 41/10.

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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,
   21/60 = 21 × 4/60 × 4 = 84/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   900/240 + 84/240 = 900 + 84/240 = 984/240
5. 984/240 simplified gives 41/10
6. So, 60/16 + 21/60 = 41/10
   In mixed form: 41/10

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