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Add 12/75 and 70/50

1^st number: 12/75, 2^nd number: 1 20/50

12/75 + 70/50 is 39/25.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 50 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
   12/75 = 12 × 2/75 × 2 = 24/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
   70/50 = 70 × 3/50 × 3 = 210/150
4. Add the two like fractions:
   24/150 + 210/150 = 24 + 210/150 = 234/150
5. 234/150 simplified gives 39/25
6. So, 12/75 + 70/50 = 39/25
   In mixed form: 114/25

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