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Add 50/98 and 24/60

50/98 + 24/60 is 223/245.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 60 is 2940
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2940
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 30 = 2940,
   50/98 = 50 × 30/98 × 30 = 1500/2940
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 49 = 2940,
   24/60 = 24 × 49/60 × 49 = 1176/2940
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1500/2940 + 1176/2940 = 1500 + 1176/2940 = 2676/2940
5. 2676/2940 simplified gives 223/245
6. So, 50/98 + 24/60 = 223/245

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