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Add 60/56 and 24/49

1^st number: 1 4/56, 2^nd number: 24/49

60/56 + 24/49 is 153/98.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 49 is 392
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 7 = 392,
   60/56 = 60 × 7/56 × 7 = 420/392
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 8 = 392,
   24/49 = 24 × 8/49 × 8 = 192/392
4. Add the two like fractions:
   420/392 + 192/392 = 420 + 192/392 = 612/392
5. 612/392 simplified gives 153/98
6. So, 60/56 + 24/49 = 153/98
   In mixed form: 155/98

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