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Add 30/12 and 60/81

1^st number: 2 6/12, 2^nd number: 60/81

30/12 + 60/81 is 175/54.

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,
   30/12 = 30 × 27/12 × 27 = 810/324
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 4 = 324,
   60/81 = 60 × 4/81 × 4 = 240/324
4. Add the two like fractions:
   810/324 + 240/324 = 810 + 240/324 = 1050/324
5. 1050/324 simplified gives 175/54
6. So, 30/12 + 60/81 = 175/54
   In mixed form: 313/54

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