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Add 24/12 and 98/50

1^st number: 2 0/12, 2^nd number: 1 48/50

24/12 + 98/50 is 99/25.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 50 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
   24/12 = 24 × 25/12 × 25 = 600/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
   98/50 = 98 × 6/50 × 6 = 588/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   600/300 + 588/300 = 600 + 588/300 = 1188/300
5. 1188/300 simplified gives 99/25
6. So, 24/12 + 98/50 = 99/25
   In mixed form: 324/25

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