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Add 42/24 and 60/98

1^st number: 1 18/24, 2^nd number: 60/98

42/24 + 60/98 is 463/196.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 98 is 1176
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1176
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 49 = 1176,
   42/24 = 42 × 49/24 × 49 = 2058/1176
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 12 = 1176,
   60/98 = 60 × 12/98 × 12 = 720/1176
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2058/1176 + 720/1176 = 2058 + 720/1176 = 2778/1176
5. 2778/1176 simplified gives 463/196
6. So, 42/24 + 60/98 = 463/196
   In mixed form: 271/196

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