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Add 98/60 and 18/24

1^st number: 1 38/60, 2^nd number: 18/24

98/60 + 18/24 is 143/60.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 24 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 2 = 120,
   98/60 = 98 × 2/60 × 2 = 196/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
   18/24 = 18 × 5/24 × 5 = 90/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   196/120 + 90/120 = 196 + 90/120 = 286/120
5. 286/120 simplified gives 143/60
6. So, 98/60 + 18/24 = 143/60
   In mixed form: 223/60

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