Add 50/12 and 21/98, Solve 4 2/12 + 21/98 as a fraction

Add 50/12 and 21/98

1^st number: 4 2/12, 2^nd number: 21/98

50/12 + 21/98 is 92/21.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 49 = 588,
50/12 = 50 × 49/12 × 49 = 2450/588
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
21/98 = 21 × 6/98 × 6 = 126/588
Add the two like fractions:
2450/588 + 126/588 = 2450 + 126/588 = 2576/588
2576/588 simplified gives 92/21
So, 50/12 + 21/98 = 92/21
In mixed form: 48/21

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