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Add 27/60 and 84/98

27/60 + 84/98 is 183/140.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 98 is 2940
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2940
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
   27/60 = 27 × 49/60 × 49 = 1323/2940
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 30 = 2940,
   84/98 = 84 × 30/98 × 30 = 2520/2940
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1323/2940 + 2520/2940 = 1323 + 2520/2940 = 3843/2940
5. 3843/2940 simplified gives 183/140
6. So, 27/60 + 84/98 = 183/140
   In mixed form: 143/140

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