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Add 36/24 and 60/81

1^st number: 1 12/24, 2^nd number: 60/81

36/24 + 60/81 is 121/54.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 81 is 648
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 648
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 27 = 648,
   36/24 = 36 × 27/24 × 27 = 972/648
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 8 = 648,
   60/81 = 60 × 8/81 × 8 = 480/648
4. Add the two like fractions:
   972/648 + 480/648 = 972 + 480/648 = 1452/648
5. 1452/648 simplified gives 121/54
6. So, 36/24 + 60/81 = 121/54
   In mixed form: 213/54

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