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Add 32/24 and 98/60

1^st number: 1 8/24, 2^nd number: 1 38/60

32/24 + 98/60 is 89/30.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 60 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
   32/24 = 32 × 5/24 × 5 = 160/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
   98/60 = 98 × 2/60 × 2 = 196/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   160/120 + 196/120 = 160 + 196/120 = 356/120
5. 356/120 simplified gives 89/30
6. So, 32/24 + 98/60 = 89/30
   In mixed form: 229/30

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