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Add 5/12 and 50/4

1^st number: 5/12, 2^nd number: 12 2/4

5/12 + 50/4 is 155/12.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 4 is 12
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
   5/12 = 5 × 1/12 × 1 = 5/12
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
   50/4 = 50 × 3/4 × 3 = 150/12
4. Add the two like fractions:
   5/12 + 150/12 = 5 + 150/12 = 155/12
5. So, 5/12 + 50/4 = 155/12
   In mixed form: 1211/12

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