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Add 45/98 and 50/4

1^st number: 45/98, 2^nd number: 12 2/4

45/98 + 50/4 is 635/49.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 98 and 4 is 196
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 2 = 196,
   45/98 = 45 × 2/98 × 2 = 90/196
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
   50/4 = 50 × 49/4 × 49 = 2450/196
4. Add the two like fractions:
   90/196 + 2450/196 = 90 + 2450/196 = 2540/196
5. 2540/196 simplified gives 635/49
6. So, 45/98 + 50/4 = 635/49
   In mixed form: 1247/49

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