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Add 28/12 and 84/50

1^st number: 2 4/12, 2^nd number: 1 34/50

28/12 + 84/50 is 301/75.

Steps for adding fractions

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,
   28/12 = 28 × 25/12 × 25 = 700/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
   84/50 = 84 × 6/50 × 6 = 504/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   700/300 + 504/300 = 700 + 504/300 = 1204/300
5. 1204/300 simplified gives 301/75
6. So, 28/12 + 84/50 = 301/75
   In mixed form: 41/75

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