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Add 60/56 and 24/98

1^st number: 1 4/56, 2^nd number: 24/98

60/56 + 24/98 is 129/98.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 98 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 98 × 4 = 392,
   24/98 = 24 × 4/98 × 4 = 96/392
4. Add the two like fractions:
   420/392 + 96/392 = 420 + 96/392 = 516/392
5. 516/392 simplified gives 129/98
6. So, 60/56 + 24/98 = 129/98
   In mixed form: 131/98

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