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Add 81/60 and 6/18

1st number: 1 21/60, 2nd number: 6/18

81/60 + 6/18 is 101/60.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 18 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
    81/60 = 81 × 3/60 × 3 = 243/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
    6/18 = 6 × 10/18 × 10 = 60/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    243/180 + 60/180 = 243 + 60/180 = 303/180
  5. 303/180 simplified gives 101/60
  6. So, 81/60 + 6/18 = 101/60
    In mixed form: 141/60

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