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Add 7/3 and 81/60

1^st number: 2 1/3, 2^nd number: 1 21/60

7/3 + 81/60 is 221/60.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 60 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 20 = 60,
   7/3 = 7 × 20/3 × 20 = 140/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   81/60 = 81 × 1/60 × 1 = 81/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   140/60 + 81/60 = 140 + 81/60 = 221/60
5. So, 7/3 + 81/60 = 221/60
   In mixed form: 341/60

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