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Add 50/12 and 98/40

1^st number: 4 2/12, 2^nd number: 2 18/40

50/12 + 98/40 is 397/60.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 40 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 10 = 120,
   50/12 = 50 × 10/12 × 10 = 500/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
   98/40 = 98 × 3/40 × 3 = 294/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   500/120 + 294/120 = 500 + 294/120 = 794/120
5. 794/120 simplified gives 397/60
6. So, 50/12 + 98/40 = 397/60
   In mixed form: 637/60

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