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Add 8/60 and 28/16

1^st number: 8/60, 2^nd number: 1 12/16

8/60 + 28/16 is 113/60.

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,
   8/60 = 8 × 4/60 × 4 = 32/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 15 = 240,
   28/16 = 28 × 15/16 × 15 = 420/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   32/240 + 420/240 = 32 + 420/240 = 452/240
5. 452/240 simplified gives 113/60
6. So, 8/60 + 28/16 = 113/60
   In mixed form: 153/60

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