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Add 12/56 and 98/50

1^st number: 12/56, 2^nd number: 1 48/50

12/56 + 98/50 is 761/350.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 50 is 1400
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
   12/56 = 12 × 25/56 × 25 = 300/1400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 28 = 1400,
   98/50 = 98 × 28/50 × 28 = 2744/1400
4. Add the two like fractions:
   300/1400 + 2744/1400 = 300 + 2744/1400 = 3044/1400
5. 3044/1400 simplified gives 761/350
6. So, 12/56 + 98/50 = 761/350
   In mixed form: 261/350

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