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Add 60/20 and 24/98

1^st number: 3 0/20, 2^nd number: 24/98

60/20 + 24/98 is 159/49.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 98 is 980
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 980
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 49 = 980,
   60/20 = 60 × 49/20 × 49 = 2940/980
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 10 = 980,
   24/98 = 24 × 10/98 × 10 = 240/980
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2940/980 + 240/980 = 2940 + 240/980 = 3180/980
5. 3180/980 simplified gives 159/49
6. So, 60/20 + 24/98 = 159/49
   In mixed form: 312/49

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