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Add 60/36 and 15/81

1^st number: 1 24/36, 2^nd number: 15/81

60/36 + 15/81 is 50/27.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 81 is 324
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 324
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 9 = 324,
   60/36 = 60 × 9/36 × 9 = 540/324
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 4 = 324,
   15/81 = 15 × 4/81 × 4 = 60/324
4. Add the two like fractions:
   540/324 + 60/324 = 540 + 60/324 = 600/324
5. 600/324 simplified gives 50/27
6. So, 60/36 + 15/81 = 50/27
   In mixed form: 123/27

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