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Add 45/70 and 50/12

1^st number: 45/70, 2^nd number: 4 2/12

45/70 + 50/12 is 101/21.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 70 and 12 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
   45/70 = 45 × 6/70 × 6 = 270/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
   50/12 = 50 × 35/12 × 35 = 1750/420
4. Add the two like fractions:
   270/420 + 1750/420 = 270 + 1750/420 = 2020/420
5. 2020/420 simplified gives 101/21
6. So, 45/70 + 50/12 = 101/21
   In mixed form: 417/21

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