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Add 35/60 and 12/81

35/60 + 12/81 is 79/108.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 81 is 1620
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1620
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 27 = 1620,
   35/60 = 35 × 27/60 × 27 = 945/1620
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 20 = 1620,
   12/81 = 12 × 20/81 × 20 = 240/1620
4. Add the two like fractions:
   945/1620 + 240/1620 = 945 + 240/1620 = 1185/1620
5. 1185/1620 simplified gives 79/108
6. So, 35/60 + 12/81 = 79/108

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