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Add 70/27 and 60/16

1^st number: 2 16/27, 2^nd number: 3 12/16

70/27 + 60/16 is 685/108.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 16 is 432
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 16 = 432,
   70/27 = 70 × 16/27 × 16 = 1120/432
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
   60/16 = 60 × 27/16 × 27 = 1620/432
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1120/432 + 1620/432 = 1120 + 1620/432 = 2740/432
5. 2740/432 simplified gives 685/108
6. So, 70/27 + 60/16 = 685/108
   In mixed form: 637/108

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