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Add 24/45 and 81/60

1^st number: 24/45, 2^nd number: 1 21/60

24/45 + 81/60 is 113/60.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 60 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
   24/45 = 24 × 4/45 × 4 = 96/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
   81/60 = 81 × 3/60 × 3 = 243/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   96/180 + 243/180 = 96 + 243/180 = 339/180
5. 339/180 simplified gives 113/60
6. So, 24/45 + 81/60 = 113/60
   In mixed form: 153/60

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