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Add 81/60 and 5/75

1^st number: 1 21/60, 2^nd number: 5/75

81/60 + 5/75 is 17/12.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 75 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 75 × 4 = 300,
   5/75 = 5 × 4/75 × 4 = 20/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   405/300 + 20/300 = 405 + 20/300 = 425/300
5. 425/300 simplified gives 17/12
6. So, 81/60 + 5/75 = 17/12
   In mixed form: 15/12

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