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Add 21/81 and 75/60

1^st number: 21/81, 2^nd number: 1 15/60

21/81 + 75/60 is 163/108.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 81 and 60 is 1620
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1620
2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 20 = 1620,
   21/81 = 21 × 20/81 × 20 = 420/1620
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 27 = 1620,
   75/60 = 75 × 27/60 × 27 = 2025/1620
4. Add the two like fractions:
   420/1620 + 2025/1620 = 420 + 2025/1620 = 2445/1620
5. 2445/1620 simplified gives 163/108
6. So, 21/81 + 75/60 = 163/108
   In mixed form: 155/108

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