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Add 12/35 and 72/50

1^st number: 12/35, 2^nd number: 1 22/50

12/35 + 72/50 is 312/175.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 50 is 350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 10 = 350,
   12/35 = 12 × 10/35 × 10 = 120/350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
   72/50 = 72 × 7/50 × 7 = 504/350
4. Add the two like fractions:
   120/350 + 504/350 = 120 + 504/350 = 624/350
5. 624/350 simplified gives 312/175
6. So, 12/35 + 72/50 = 312/175
   In mixed form: 1137/175

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