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Add 60/42 and 45/81

1^st number: 1 18/42, 2^nd number: 45/81

60/42 + 45/81 is 125/63.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 81 is 1134
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1134
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 27 = 1134,
   60/42 = 60 × 27/42 × 27 = 1620/1134
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 14 = 1134,
   45/81 = 45 × 14/81 × 14 = 630/1134
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1620/1134 + 630/1134 = 1620 + 630/1134 = 2250/1134
5. 2250/1134 simplified gives 125/63
6. So, 60/42 + 45/81 = 125/63
   In mixed form: 162/63

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