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Add 6/4 and 81/60

1^st number: 1 2/4, 2^nd number: 1 21/60

6/4 + 81/60 is 57/20.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 60 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
   6/4 = 6 × 15/4 × 15 = 90/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   81/60 = 81 × 1/60 × 1 = 81/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   90/60 + 81/60 = 90 + 81/60 = 171/60
5. 171/60 simplified gives 57/20
6. So, 6/4 + 81/60 = 57/20
   In mixed form: 217/20

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