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Add 81/60 and 24/25

1^st number: 1 21/60, 2^nd number: 24/25

81/60 + 24/25 is 231/100.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 25 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
   81/60 = 81 × 5/60 × 5 = 405/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
   24/25 = 24 × 12/25 × 12 = 288/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   405/300 + 288/300 = 405 + 288/300 = 693/300
5. 693/300 simplified gives 231/100
6. So, 81/60 + 24/25 = 231/100
   In mixed form: 231/100

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