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Add 60/16 and 35/30

1^st number: 3 12/16, 2^nd number: 1 5/30

60/16 + 35/30 is 59/12.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 30 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 30 × 8 = 240,
   35/30 = 35 × 8/30 × 8 = 280/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   900/240 + 280/240 = 900 + 280/240 = 1180/240
5. 1180/240 simplified gives 59/12
6. So, 60/16 + 35/30 = 59/12
   In mixed form: 411/12

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