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Add 30/25 and 81/60

1^st number: 1 5/25, 2^nd number: 1 21/60

30/25 + 81/60 is 51/20.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 60 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
   30/25 = 30 × 12/25 × 12 = 360/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
   81/60 = 81 × 5/60 × 5 = 405/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   360/300 + 405/300 = 360 + 405/300 = 765/300
5. 765/300 simplified gives 51/20
6. So, 30/25 + 81/60 = 51/20
   In mixed form: 211/20

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