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Add 70/60 and 45/16

1^st number: 1 10/60, 2^nd number: 2 13/16

70/60 + 45/16 is 191/48.

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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,
   45/16 = 45 × 15/16 × 15 = 675/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   280/240 + 675/240 = 280 + 675/240 = 955/240
5. 955/240 simplified gives 191/48
6. So, 70/60 + 45/16 = 191/48
   In mixed form: 347/48

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