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Add 50/98 and 90/12

1st number: 50/98, 2nd number: 7 6/12

50/98 + 90/12 is 785/98.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 98 and 12 is 588

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
    50/98 = 50 × 6/98 × 6 = 300/588
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 49 = 588,
    90/12 = 90 × 49/12 × 49 = 4410/588
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    300/588 + 4410/588 = 300 + 4410/588 = 4710/588
  5. 4710/588 simplified gives 785/98
  6. So, 50/98 + 90/12 = 785/98
    In mixed form: 81/98

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