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Add 50/12 and 10/75

1^st number: 4 2/12, 2^nd number: 10/75

50/12 + 10/75 is 43/10.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 75 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
   50/12 = 50 × 25/12 × 25 = 1250/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
   10/75 = 10 × 4/75 × 4 = 40/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1250/300 + 40/300 = 1250 + 40/300 = 1290/300
5. 1290/300 simplified gives 43/10
6. So, 50/12 + 10/75 = 43/10
   In mixed form: 43/10

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