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Add 12/50 and 90/60

1^st number: 12/50, 2^nd number: 1 30/60

12/50 + 90/60 is 87/50.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 60 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
   12/50 = 12 × 6/50 × 6 = 72/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
   90/60 = 90 × 5/60 × 5 = 450/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   72/300 + 450/300 = 72 + 450/300 = 522/300
5. 522/300 simplified gives 87/50
6. So, 12/50 + 90/60 = 87/50
   In mixed form: 137/50

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