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Add 2/30 and 81/60

1^st number: 2/30, 2^nd number: 1 21/60

2/30 + 81/60 is 17/12.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 60 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
   2/30 = 2 × 2/30 × 2 = 4/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   81/60 = 81 × 1/60 × 1 = 81/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   4/60 + 81/60 = 4 + 81/60 = 85/60
5. 85/60 simplified gives 17/12
6. So, 2/30 + 81/60 = 17/12
   In mixed form: 15/12

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