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Add 2/15 and 81/60

1st number: 2/15, 2nd number: 1 21/60

2/15 + 81/60 is 89/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 60 is 60

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
    2/15 = 2 × 4/15 × 4 = 8/60
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
    81/60 = 81 × 1/60 × 1 = 81/60
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    8/60 + 81/60 = 8 + 81/60 = 89/60
  5. So, 2/15 + 81/60 = 89/60
    In mixed form: 129/60

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