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Add 75/60 and 90/16

1^st number: 1 15/60, 2^nd number: 5 10/16

75/60 + 90/16 is 55/8.

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,
   90/16 = 90 × 15/16 × 15 = 1350/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   300/240 + 1350/240 = 300 + 1350/240 = 1650/240
5. 1650/240 simplified gives 55/8
6. So, 75/60 + 90/16 = 55/8
   In mixed form: 67/8

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