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Add 81/8 and 24/60

1^st number: 10 1/8, 2^nd number: 24/60

81/8 + 24/60 is 421/40.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 60 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 15 = 120,
   81/8 = 81 × 15/8 × 15 = 1215/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
   24/60 = 24 × 2/60 × 2 = 48/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1215/120 + 48/120 = 1215 + 48/120 = 1263/120
5. 1263/120 simplified gives 421/40
6. So, 81/8 + 24/60 = 421/40
   In mixed form: 1021/40

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