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Add 36/81 and 98/60

1^st number: 36/81, 2^nd number: 1 38/60

36/81 + 98/60 is 187/90.

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,
   36/81 = 36 × 20/81 × 20 = 720/1620
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 27 = 1620,
   98/60 = 98 × 27/60 × 27 = 2646/1620
4. Add the two like fractions:
   720/1620 + 2646/1620 = 720 + 2646/1620 = 3366/1620
5. 3366/1620 simplified gives 187/90
6. So, 36/81 + 98/60 = 187/90
   In mixed form: 27/90

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