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Add 70/60 and 27/16

1^st number: 1 10/60, 2^nd number: 1 11/16

70/60 + 27/16 is 137/48.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 16 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
   70/60 = 70 × 4/60 × 4 = 280/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
   27/16 = 27 × 15/16 × 15 = 405/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   280/240 + 405/240 = 280 + 405/240 = 685/240
5. 685/240 simplified gives 137/48
6. So, 70/60 + 27/16 = 137/48
   In mixed form: 241/48

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