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Add 98/60 and 3/81

1^st number: 1 38/60, 2^nd number: 3/81

98/60 + 3/81 is 451/270.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 81 is 1620
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1620
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 27 = 1620,
   98/60 = 98 × 27/60 × 27 = 2646/1620
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 20 = 1620,
   3/81 = 3 × 20/81 × 20 = 60/1620
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2646/1620 + 60/1620 = 2646 + 60/1620 = 2706/1620
5. 2706/1620 simplified gives 451/270
6. So, 98/60 + 3/81 = 451/270
   In mixed form: 1181/270

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