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Add 81/18 and 2/60

1^st number: 4 9/18, 2^nd number: 2/60

81/18 + 2/60 is 68/15.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 60 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
   81/18 = 81 × 10/18 × 10 = 810/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
   2/60 = 2 × 3/60 × 3 = 6/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   810/180 + 6/180 = 810 + 6/180 = 816/180
5. 816/180 simplified gives 68/15
6. So, 81/18 + 2/60 = 68/15
   In mixed form: 48/15

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