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Add 84/24 and 60/98

1^st number: 3 12/24, 2^nd number: 60/98

84/24 + 60/98 is 403/98.

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,
   84/24 = 84 × 49/24 × 49 = 4116/1176
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 12 = 1176,
   60/98 = 60 × 12/98 × 12 = 720/1176
4. Add the two like fractions:
   4116/1176 + 720/1176 = 4116 + 720/1176 = 4836/1176
5. 4836/1176 simplified gives 403/98
6. So, 84/24 + 60/98 = 403/98
   In mixed form: 411/98

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