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Add 60/81 and 60/45

1^st number: 60/81, 2^nd number: 1 15/45

60/81 + 60/45 is 56/27.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 81 and 45 is 405
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 405
2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 5 = 405,
   60/81 = 60 × 5/81 × 5 = 300/405
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 9 = 405,
   60/45 = 60 × 9/45 × 9 = 540/405
4. Add the two like fractions:
   300/405 + 540/405 = 300 + 540/405 = 840/405
5. 840/405 simplified gives 56/27
6. So, 60/81 + 60/45 = 56/27
   In mixed form: 22/27

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