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Add 98/18 and 60/81

1^st number: 5 8/18, 2^nd number: 60/81

98/18 + 60/81 is 167/27.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 81 is 162
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 162
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 9 = 162,
   98/18 = 98 × 9/18 × 9 = 882/162
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
   60/81 = 60 × 2/81 × 2 = 120/162
4. Add the two like fractions:
   882/162 + 120/162 = 882 + 120/162 = 1002/162
5. 1002/162 simplified gives 167/27
6. So, 98/18 + 60/81 = 167/27
   In mixed form: 65/27

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