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Add 20/12 and 50/35

1^st number: 1 8/12, 2^nd number: 1 15/35

20/12 + 50/35 is 65/21.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 35 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
   20/12 = 20 × 35/12 × 35 = 700/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
   50/35 = 50 × 12/35 × 12 = 600/420
4. Add the two like fractions:
   700/420 + 600/420 = 700 + 600/420 = 1300/420
5. 1300/420 simplified gives 65/21
6. So, 20/12 + 50/35 = 65/21
   In mixed form: 32/21

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