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Add 60/16 and 70/81

1^st number: 3 12/16, 2^nd number: 70/81

60/16 + 70/81 is 1495/324.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 81 is 1296
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1296
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 81 = 1296,
   60/16 = 60 × 81/16 × 81 = 4860/1296
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 16 = 1296,
   70/81 = 70 × 16/81 × 16 = 1120/1296
4. Add the two like fractions:
   4860/1296 + 1120/1296 = 4860 + 1120/1296 = 5980/1296
5. 5980/1296 simplified gives 1495/324
6. So, 60/16 + 70/81 = 1495/324
   In mixed form: 4199/324

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