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Add 2/81 and 60/24

1st number: 2/81, 2nd number: 2 12/24

2/81 + 60/24 is 409/162.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 81 and 24 is 648

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 648
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 8 = 648,
    2/81 = 2 × 8/81 × 8 = 16/648
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 27 = 648,
    60/24 = 60 × 27/24 × 27 = 1620/648
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    16/648 + 1620/648 = 16 + 1620/648 = 1636/648
  5. 1636/648 simplified gives 409/162
  6. So, 2/81 + 60/24 = 409/162
    In mixed form: 285/162

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