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Add 84/81 and 2/60

1^st number: 1 3/81, 2^nd number: 2/60

84/81 + 2/60 is 289/270.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 81 and 60 is 1620
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1620
2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 20 = 1620,
   84/81 = 84 × 20/81 × 20 = 1680/1620
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 27 = 1620,
   2/60 = 2 × 27/60 × 27 = 54/1620
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1680/1620 + 54/1620 = 1680 + 54/1620 = 1734/1620
5. 1734/1620 simplified gives 289/270
6. So, 84/81 + 2/60 = 289/270
   In mixed form: 119/270

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