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Add 98/24 and 2/60

1st number: 4 2/24, 2nd number: 2/60

98/24 + 2/60 is 247/60.

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,
    98/24 = 98 × 5/24 × 5 = 490/120
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
    2/60 = 2 × 2/60 × 2 = 4/120
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    490/120 + 4/120 = 490 + 4/120 = 494/120
  5. 494/120 simplified gives 247/60
  6. So, 98/24 + 2/60 = 247/60
    In mixed form: 47/60

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