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Add 5/81 and 60/48

1^st number: 5/81, 2^nd number: 1 12/48

5/81 + 60/48 is 425/324.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 81 and 48 is 1296
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1296
2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 16 = 1296,
   5/81 = 5 × 16/81 × 16 = 80/1296
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 27 = 1296,
   60/48 = 60 × 27/48 × 27 = 1620/1296
4. Add the two like fractions:
   80/1296 + 1620/1296 = 80 + 1620/1296 = 1700/1296
5. 1700/1296 simplified gives 425/324
6. So, 5/81 + 60/48 = 425/324
   In mixed form: 1101/324

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