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Add 50/12 and 54/49

1^st number: 4 2/12, 2^nd number: 1 5/49

50/12 + 54/49 is 1549/294.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 49 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 49 × 12 = 588,
   54/49 = 54 × 12/49 × 12 = 648/588
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2450/588 + 648/588 = 2450 + 648/588 = 3098/588
5. 3098/588 simplified gives 1549/294
6. So, 50/12 + 54/49 = 1549/294
   In mixed form: 579/294

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