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Add 98/12 and 50/42

1^st number: 8 2/12, 2^nd number: 1 8/42

98/12 + 50/42 is 131/14.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 42 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
   98/12 = 98 × 7/12 × 7 = 686/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
   50/42 = 50 × 2/42 × 2 = 100/84
4. Add the two like fractions:
   686/84 + 100/84 = 686 + 100/84 = 786/84
5. 786/84 simplified gives 131/14
6. So, 98/12 + 50/42 = 131/14
   In mixed form: 95/14

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