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Add 49/4 and 60/81

1^st number: 12 1/4, 2^nd number: 60/81

49/4 + 60/81 is 1403/108.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 81 is 324
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 324
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 81 = 324,
   49/4 = 49 × 81/4 × 81 = 3969/324
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 4 = 324,
   60/81 = 60 × 4/81 × 4 = 240/324
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3969/324 + 240/324 = 3969 + 240/324 = 4209/324
5. 4209/324 simplified gives 1403/108
6. So, 49/4 + 60/81 = 1403/108
   In mixed form: 12107/108

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