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Add 81/60 and 5/15

1^st number: 1 21/60, 2^nd number: 5/15

81/60 + 5/15 is 101/60.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 15 is 60
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 1 = 60,
   81/60 = 81 × 1/60 × 1 = 81/60
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
   5/15 = 5 × 4/15 × 4 = 20/60
4. Add the two like fractions:
   81/60 + 20/60 = 81 + 20/60 = 101/60
5. So, 81/60 + 5/15 = 101/60
   In mixed form: 141/60

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