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Add 12/98 and 50/56

12/98 + 50/56 is 199/196.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 56 is 392

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 4 = 392,
    12/98 = 12 × 4/98 × 4 = 48/392
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 7 = 392,
    50/56 = 50 × 7/56 × 7 = 350/392
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    48/392 + 350/392 = 48 + 350/392 = 398/392
  5. 398/392 simplified gives 199/196
  6. So, 12/98 + 50/56 = 199/196
    In mixed form: 13/196

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