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Add 12/60 and 81/18

1^st number: 12/60, 2^nd number: 4 9/18

12/60 + 81/18 is 47/10.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 18 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
   12/60 = 12 × 3/60 × 3 = 36/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
   81/18 = 81 × 10/18 × 10 = 810/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   36/180 + 810/180 = 36 + 810/180 = 846/180
5. 846/180 simplified gives 47/10
6. So, 12/60 + 81/18 = 47/10
   In mixed form: 47/10

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