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Add 24/12 and 60/81

1^st number: 2 0/12, 2^nd number: 60/81

24/12 + 60/81 is 74/27.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 81 is 324
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 324
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 27 = 324,
   24/12 = 24 × 27/12 × 27 = 648/324
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 4 = 324,
   60/81 = 60 × 4/81 × 4 = 240/324
4. Add the two like fractions:
   648/324 + 240/324 = 648 + 240/324 = 888/324
5. 888/324 simplified gives 74/27
6. So, 24/12 + 60/81 = 74/27
   In mixed form: 220/27

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