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Add 75/25 and 60/16

1^st number: 3 0/25, 2^nd number: 3 12/16

75/25 + 60/16 is 27/4.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 16 is 400
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 16 = 400,
   75/25 = 75 × 16/25 × 16 = 1200/400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 25 = 400,
   60/16 = 60 × 25/16 × 25 = 1500/400
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1200/400 + 1500/400 = 1200 + 1500/400 = 2700/400
5. 2700/400 simplified gives 27/4
6. So, 75/25 + 60/16 = 27/4
   In mixed form: 63/4

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