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Add 98/12 and 50/98

1^st number: 8 2/12, 2^nd number: 50/98

98/12 + 50/98 is 2551/294.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 98 is 588
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 49 = 588,
   98/12 = 98 × 49/12 × 49 = 4802/588
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
   50/98 = 50 × 6/98 × 6 = 300/588
4. Add the two like fractions:
   4802/588 + 300/588 = 4802 + 300/588 = 5102/588
5. 5102/588 simplified gives 2551/294
6. So, 98/12 + 50/98 = 2551/294
   In mixed form: 8199/294

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