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Add 2/60 and 60/81

2/60 + 60/81 is 209/270.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 81 is 1620
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1620
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 27 = 1620,
   2/60 = 2 × 27/60 × 27 = 54/1620
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 20 = 1620,
   60/81 = 60 × 20/81 × 20 = 1200/1620
4. Add the two like fractions:
   54/1620 + 1200/1620 = 54 + 1200/1620 = 1254/1620
5. 1254/1620 simplified gives 209/270
6. So, 2/60 + 60/81 = 209/270

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