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Add 50/12 and 15/70

1^st number: 4 2/12, 2^nd number: 15/70

50/12 + 15/70 is 92/21.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 70 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
   50/12 = 50 × 35/12 × 35 = 1750/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
   15/70 = 15 × 6/70 × 6 = 90/420
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1750/420 + 90/420 = 1750 + 90/420 = 1840/420
5. 1840/420 simplified gives 92/21
6. So, 50/12 + 15/70 = 92/21
   In mixed form: 48/21

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