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Add 7/24 and 98/60

1^st number: 7/24, 2^nd number: 1 38/60

7/24 + 98/60 is 77/40.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 60 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
   7/24 = 7 × 5/24 × 5 = 35/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
   98/60 = 98 × 2/60 × 2 = 196/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   35/120 + 196/120 = 35 + 196/120 = 231/120
5. 231/120 simplified gives 77/40
6. So, 7/24 + 98/60 = 77/40
   In mixed form: 137/40

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