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Add 12/56 and 75/50

1^st number: 12/56, 2^nd number: 1 25/50

12/56 + 75/50 is 12/7.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 50 is 1400
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
   12/56 = 12 × 25/56 × 25 = 300/1400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 28 = 1400,
   75/50 = 75 × 28/50 × 28 = 2100/1400
4. Add the two like fractions:
   300/1400 + 2100/1400 = 300 + 2100/1400 = 2400/1400
5. 2400/1400 simplified gives 12/7
6. So, 12/56 + 75/50 = 12/7
   In mixed form: 15/7

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