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Add 50/25 and 98/12

1^st number: 2 0/25, 2^nd number: 8 2/12

50/25 + 98/12 is 61/6.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 12 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
   50/25 = 50 × 12/25 × 12 = 600/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
   98/12 = 98 × 25/12 × 25 = 2450/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   600/300 + 2450/300 = 600 + 2450/300 = 3050/300
5. 3050/300 simplified gives 61/6
6. So, 50/25 + 98/12 = 61/6
   In mixed form: 101/6

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