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Add 50/12 and 14/80

1^st number: 4 2/12, 2^nd number: 14/80

50/12 + 14/80 is 521/120.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 80 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 20 = 240,
   50/12 = 50 × 20/12 × 20 = 1000/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
   14/80 = 14 × 3/80 × 3 = 42/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1000/240 + 42/240 = 1000 + 42/240 = 1042/240
5. 1042/240 simplified gives 521/120
6. So, 50/12 + 14/80 = 521/120
   In mixed form: 441/120

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