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Add 60/24 and 2/98

1^st number: 2 12/24, 2^nd number: 2/98

60/24 + 2/98 is 247/98.

Steps for adding fractions

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,
   60/24 = 60 × 49/24 × 49 = 2940/1176
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 12 = 1176,
   2/98 = 2 × 12/98 × 12 = 24/1176
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2940/1176 + 24/1176 = 2940 + 24/1176 = 2964/1176
5. 2964/1176 simplified gives 247/98
6. So, 60/24 + 2/98 = 247/98
   In mixed form: 251/98

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