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Add 60/48 and 25/81

1^st number: 1 12/48, 2^nd number: 25/81

60/48 + 25/81 is 505/324.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 81 is 1296
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1296
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 27 = 1296,
   60/48 = 60 × 27/48 × 27 = 1620/1296
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 16 = 1296,
   25/81 = 25 × 16/81 × 16 = 400/1296
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1620/1296 + 400/1296 = 1620 + 400/1296 = 2020/1296
5. 2020/1296 simplified gives 505/324
6. So, 60/48 + 25/81 = 505/324
   In mixed form: 1181/324

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