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Add 81/60 and 3/50

1^st number: 1 21/60, 2^nd number: 3/50

81/60 + 3/50 is 141/100.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 50 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
   81/60 = 81 × 5/60 × 5 = 405/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
   3/50 = 3 × 6/50 × 6 = 18/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   405/300 + 18/300 = 405 + 18/300 = 423/300
5. 423/300 simplified gives 141/100
6. So, 81/60 + 3/50 = 141/100
   In mixed form: 141/100

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