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Add 9/81 and 75/60

1st number: 9/81, 2nd number: 1 15/60

9/81 + 75/60 is 49/36.

Steps for adding fractions

  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,
    9/81 = 9 × 20/81 × 20 = 180/1620
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 27 = 1620,
    75/60 = 75 × 27/60 × 27 = 2025/1620
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/1620 + 2025/1620 = 180 + 2025/1620 = 2205/1620
  5. 2205/1620 simplified gives 49/36
  6. So, 9/81 + 75/60 = 49/36
    In mixed form: 113/36

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