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Add 50/12 and 98/32

1st number: 4 2/12, 2nd number: 3 2/32

50/12 + 98/32 is 347/48.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 32 is 96

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 8 = 96,
    50/12 = 50 × 8/12 × 8 = 400/96
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
    98/32 = 98 × 3/32 × 3 = 294/96
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    400/96 + 294/96 = 400 + 294/96 = 694/96
  5. 694/96 simplified gives 347/48
  6. So, 50/12 + 98/32 = 347/48
    In mixed form: 711/48

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