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Add 72/16 and 84/60

1^st number: 4 8/16, 2^nd number: 1 24/60

72/16 + 84/60 is 59/10.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 60 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
   72/16 = 72 × 15/16 × 15 = 1080/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
   84/60 = 84 × 4/60 × 4 = 336/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1080/240 + 336/240 = 1080 + 336/240 = 1416/240
5. 1416/240 simplified gives 59/10
6. So, 72/16 + 84/60 = 59/10
   In mixed form: 59/10

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