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Add 72/98 and 60/27

1^st number: 72/98, 2^nd number: 2 6/27

72/98 + 60/27 is 1304/441.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 27 is 2646
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2646
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 27 = 2646,
   72/98 = 72 × 27/98 × 27 = 1944/2646
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 98 = 2646,
   60/27 = 60 × 98/27 × 98 = 5880/2646
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1944/2646 + 5880/2646 = 1944 + 5880/2646 = 7824/2646
5. 7824/2646 simplified gives 1304/441
6. So, 72/98 + 60/27 = 1304/441
   In mixed form: 2422/441

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