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Add 75/60 and 54/16

1^st number: 1 15/60, 2^nd number: 3 6/16

75/60 + 54/16 is 37/8.

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,
   75/60 = 75 × 4/60 × 4 = 300/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
   54/16 = 54 × 15/16 × 15 = 810/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   300/240 + 810/240 = 300 + 810/240 = 1110/240
5. 1110/240 simplified gives 37/8
6. So, 75/60 + 54/16 = 37/8
   In mixed form: 45/8

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