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Add 60/45 and 50/16

1^st number: 1 15/45, 2^nd number: 3 2/16

60/45 + 50/16 is 107/24.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 16 is 720
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
   60/45 = 60 × 16/45 × 16 = 960/720
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 45 = 720,
   50/16 = 50 × 45/16 × 45 = 2250/720
4. Add the two like fractions:
   960/720 + 2250/720 = 960 + 2250/720 = 3210/720
5. 3210/720 simplified gives 107/24
6. So, 60/45 + 50/16 = 107/24
   In mixed form: 411/24

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