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Add 60/36 and 96/98

1^st number: 1 24/36, 2^nd number: 96/98

60/36 + 96/98 is 389/147.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 98 is 1764
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1764
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 49 = 1764,
   60/36 = 60 × 49/36 × 49 = 2940/1764
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 18 = 1764,
   96/98 = 96 × 18/98 × 18 = 1728/1764
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2940/1764 + 1728/1764 = 2940 + 1728/1764 = 4668/1764
5. 4668/1764 simplified gives 389/147
6. So, 60/36 + 96/98 = 389/147
   In mixed form: 295/147

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