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Add 5/98 and 50/12

1st number: 5/98, 2nd number: 4 2/12

5/98 + 50/12 is 620/147.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 12 is 588

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
    5/98 = 5 × 6/98 × 6 = 30/588
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 49 = 588,
    50/12 = 50 × 49/12 × 49 = 2450/588
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/588 + 2450/588 = 30 + 2450/588 = 2480/588
  5. 2480/588 simplified gives 620/147
  6. So, 5/98 + 50/12 = 620/147
    In mixed form: 432/147

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