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Add 50/12 and 8/98

1^st number: 4 2/12, 2^nd number: 8/98

50/12 + 8/98 is 1249/294.

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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,
   8/98 = 8 × 6/98 × 6 = 48/588
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2450/588 + 48/588 = 2450 + 48/588 = 2498/588
5. 2498/588 simplified gives 1249/294
6. So, 50/12 + 8/98 = 1249/294
   In mixed form: 473/294

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