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Add 60/16 and 90/24

1^st number: 3 12/16, 2^nd number: 3 18/24

60/16 + 90/24 is 15/2.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 24 is 48
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
   60/16 = 60 × 3/16 × 3 = 180/48
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 2 = 48,
   90/24 = 90 × 2/24 × 2 = 180/48
4. Add the two like fractions:
   180/48 + 180/48 = 180 + 180/48 = 360/48
5. 360/48 simplified gives 15/2
6. So, 60/16 + 90/24 = 15/2
   In mixed form: 71/2

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