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Add 24/60 and 81/40

1^st number: 24/60, 2^nd number: 2 1/40

24/60 + 81/40 is 97/40.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 40 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
   24/60 = 24 × 2/60 × 2 = 48/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
   81/40 = 81 × 3/40 × 3 = 243/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   48/120 + 243/120 = 48 + 243/120 = 291/120
5. 291/120 simplified gives 97/40
6. So, 24/60 + 81/40 = 97/40
   In mixed form: 217/40

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