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Add 12/5 and 50/35

1^st number: 2 2/5, 2^nd number: 1 15/35

12/5 + 50/35 is 134/35.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 35 is 35
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 35
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 7 = 35,
   12/5 = 12 × 7/5 × 7 = 84/35
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 1 = 35,
   50/35 = 50 × 1/35 × 1 = 50/35
4. Add the two like fractions:
   84/35 + 50/35 = 84 + 50/35 = 134/35
5. So, 12/5 + 50/35 = 134/35
   In mixed form: 329/35

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