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Add 50/12 and 20/98

1st number: 4 2/12, 2nd number: 20/98

50/12 + 20/98 is 1285/294.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 49 = 588,
    50/12 = 50 × 49/12 × 49 = 2450/588
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
    20/98 = 20 × 6/98 × 6 = 120/588
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2450/588 + 120/588 = 2450 + 120/588 = 2570/588
  5. 2570/588 simplified gives 1285/294
  6. So, 50/12 + 20/98 = 1285/294
    In mixed form: 4109/294

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