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Add 24/81 and 12/5

1^st number: 24/81, 2^nd number: 2 2/5

24/81 + 12/5 is 364/135.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 81 and 5 is 405
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 405
2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 5 = 405,
   24/81 = 24 × 5/81 × 5 = 120/405
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 81 = 405,
   12/5 = 12 × 81/5 × 81 = 972/405
4. Add the two like fractions:
   120/405 + 972/405 = 120 + 972/405 = 1092/405
5. 1092/405 simplified gives 364/135
6. So, 24/81 + 12/5 = 364/135
   In mixed form: 294/135

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