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Add 24/12 and 63/50

1^st number: 2 0/12, 2^nd number: 1 13/50

24/12 + 63/50 is 163/50.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 50 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
   24/12 = 24 × 25/12 × 25 = 600/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
   63/50 = 63 × 6/50 × 6 = 378/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   600/300 + 378/300 = 600 + 378/300 = 978/300
5. 978/300 simplified gives 163/50
6. So, 24/12 + 63/50 = 163/50
   In mixed form: 313/50

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