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Add 8/12 and 81/60

1^st number: 8/12, 2^nd number: 1 21/60

8/12 + 81/60 is 121/60.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 60 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 5 = 60,
   8/12 = 8 × 5/12 × 5 = 40/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   81/60 = 81 × 1/60 × 1 = 81/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   40/60 + 81/60 = 40 + 81/60 = 121/60
5. So, 8/12 + 81/60 = 121/60
   In mixed form: 21/60

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