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Add 72/60 and 50/16

1^st number: 1 12/60, 2^nd number: 3 2/16

72/60 + 50/16 is 173/40.

Steps for adding fractions

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,
   72/60 = 72 × 4/60 × 4 = 288/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
   50/16 = 50 × 15/16 × 15 = 750/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   288/240 + 750/240 = 288 + 750/240 = 1038/240
5. 1038/240 simplified gives 173/40
6. So, 72/60 + 50/16 = 173/40
   In mixed form: 413/40

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