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Add 35/50 and 60/12

1^st number: 35/50, 2^nd number: 5 0/12

35/50 + 60/12 is 57/10.

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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,
   35/50 = 35 × 6/50 × 6 = 210/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
   60/12 = 60 × 25/12 × 25 = 1500/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   210/300 + 1500/300 = 210 + 1500/300 = 1710/300
5. 1710/300 simplified gives 57/10
6. So, 35/50 + 60/12 = 57/10
   In mixed form: 57/10

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