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Add 60/24 and 20/81

1^st number: 2 12/24, 2^nd number: 20/81

60/24 + 20/81 is 445/162.

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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,
   60/24 = 60 × 27/24 × 27 = 1620/648
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 8 = 648,
   20/81 = 20 × 8/81 × 8 = 160/648
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1620/648 + 160/648 = 1620 + 160/648 = 1780/648
5. 1780/648 simplified gives 445/162
6. So, 60/24 + 20/81 = 445/162
   In mixed form: 2121/162

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