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Add 30/12 and 25/50

1^st number: 2 6/12, 2^nd number: 25/50

30/12 + 25/50 is 3/1.

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,
   30/12 = 30 × 25/12 × 25 = 750/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
   25/50 = 25 × 6/50 × 6 = 150/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   750/300 + 150/300 = 750 + 150/300 = 900/300
5. 900/300 simplified gives 3/1
6. So, 30/12 + 25/50 = 3/1

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