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Add 12/60 and 63/50

1^st number: 12/60, 2^nd number: 1 13/50

12/60 + 63/50 is 73/50.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 50 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
   12/60 = 12 × 5/60 × 5 = 60/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
   63/50 = 63 × 6/50 × 6 = 378/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   60/300 + 378/300 = 60 + 378/300 = 438/300
5. 438/300 simplified gives 73/50
6. So, 12/60 + 63/50 = 73/50
   In mixed form: 123/50

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