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Add 15/12 and 50/25

1^st number: 1 3/12, 2^nd number: 2 0/25

15/12 + 50/25 is 13/4.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 25 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
   15/12 = 15 × 25/12 × 25 = 375/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
   50/25 = 50 × 12/25 × 12 = 600/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   375/300 + 600/300 = 375 + 600/300 = 975/300
5. 975/300 simplified gives 13/4
6. So, 15/12 + 50/25 = 13/4
   In mixed form: 31/4

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