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Add 50/4 and 70/49

1^st number: 12 2/4, 2^nd number: 1 21/49

50/4 + 70/49 is 195/14.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 49 is 196
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 196
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 49 = 196,
   50/4 = 50 × 49/4 × 49 = 2450/196
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 4 = 196,
   70/49 = 70 × 4/49 × 4 = 280/196
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2450/196 + 280/196 = 2450 + 280/196 = 2730/196
5. 2730/196 simplified gives 195/14
6. So, 50/4 + 70/49 = 195/14
   In mixed form: 1313/14

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