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Add 72/16 and 60/81

1^st number: 4 8/16, 2^nd number: 60/81

72/16 + 60/81 is 283/54.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 81 is 1296
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1296
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 81 = 1296,
   72/16 = 72 × 81/16 × 81 = 5832/1296
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 16 = 1296,
   60/81 = 60 × 16/81 × 16 = 960/1296
4. Add the two like fractions:
   5832/1296 + 960/1296 = 5832 + 960/1296 = 6792/1296
5. 6792/1296 simplified gives 283/54
6. So, 72/16 + 60/81 = 283/54
   In mixed form: 513/54

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