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Add 25/50 and 60/12

1^st number: 25/50, 2^nd number: 5 0/12

25/50 + 60/12 is 11/2.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 12 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
   25/50 = 25 × 6/50 × 6 = 150/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
   60/12 = 60 × 25/12 × 25 = 1500/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   150/300 + 1500/300 = 150 + 1500/300 = 1650/300
5. 1650/300 simplified gives 11/2
6. So, 25/50 + 60/12 = 11/2
   In mixed form: 51/2

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