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Add 50/12 and 98/96

1^st number: 4 2/12, 2^nd number: 1 2/96

50/12 + 98/96 is 83/16.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 96 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 96 × 1 = 96,
   98/96 = 98 × 1/96 × 1 = 98/96
4. Add the two like fractions:
   400/96 + 98/96 = 400 + 98/96 = 498/96
5. 498/96 simplified gives 83/16
6. So, 50/12 + 98/96 = 83/16
   In mixed form: 53/16

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