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Add 35/81 and 60/24

1^st number: 35/81, 2^nd number: 2 12/24

35/81 + 60/24 is 475/162.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 81 and 24 is 648
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 648
2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 8 = 648,
   35/81 = 35 × 8/81 × 8 = 280/648
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 27 = 648,
   60/24 = 60 × 27/24 × 27 = 1620/648
4. Add the two like fractions:
   280/648 + 1620/648 = 280 + 1620/648 = 1900/648
5. 1900/648 simplified gives 475/162
6. So, 35/81 + 60/24 = 475/162
   In mixed form: 2151/162

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