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Add 81/5 and 60/98

1^st number: 16 1/5, 2^nd number: 60/98

81/5 + 60/98 is 4119/245.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 98 is 490
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 490
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 98 = 490,
   81/5 = 81 × 98/5 × 98 = 7938/490
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 5 = 490,
   60/98 = 60 × 5/98 × 5 = 300/490
4. Add the two like fractions:
   7938/490 + 300/490 = 7938 + 300/490 = 8238/490
5. 8238/490 simplified gives 4119/245
6. So, 81/5 + 60/98 = 4119/245
   In mixed form: 16199/245

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