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Add 72/24 and 60/81

1^st number: 3 0/24, 2^nd number: 60/81

72/24 + 60/81 is 101/27.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 81 is 648
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 648
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 27 = 648,
   72/24 = 72 × 27/24 × 27 = 1944/648
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 8 = 648,
   60/81 = 60 × 8/81 × 8 = 480/648
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1944/648 + 480/648 = 1944 + 480/648 = 2424/648
5. 2424/648 simplified gives 101/27
6. So, 72/24 + 60/81 = 101/27
   In mixed form: 320/27

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