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Add 45/98 and 81/60

1^st number: 45/98, 2^nd number: 1 21/60

45/98 + 81/60 is 1773/980.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 60 is 2940
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2940
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 30 = 2940,
   45/98 = 45 × 30/98 × 30 = 1350/2940
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
   81/60 = 81 × 49/60 × 49 = 3969/2940
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1350/2940 + 3969/2940 = 1350 + 3969/2940 = 5319/2940
5. 5319/2940 simplified gives 1773/980
6. So, 45/98 + 81/60 = 1773/980
   In mixed form: 1793/980

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