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Add 60/81 and 24/48

60/81 + 24/48 is 67/54.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 81 and 48 is 1296
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1296
2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 16 = 1296,
   60/81 = 60 × 16/81 × 16 = 960/1296
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 27 = 1296,
   24/48 = 24 × 27/48 × 27 = 648/1296
4. Add the two like fractions:
   960/1296 + 648/1296 = 960 + 648/1296 = 1608/1296
5. 1608/1296 simplified gives 67/54
6. So, 60/81 + 24/48 = 67/54
   In mixed form: 113/54

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