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Add 75/60 and 9/16

1^st number: 1 15/60, 2^nd number: 9/16

75/60 + 9/16 is 29/16.

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,
   9/16 = 9 × 15/16 × 15 = 135/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   300/240 + 135/240 = 300 + 135/240 = 435/240
5. 435/240 simplified gives 29/16
6. So, 75/60 + 9/16 = 29/16
   In mixed form: 113/16

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