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Add 50/12 and 27/28

1^st number: 4 2/12, 2^nd number: 27/28

50/12 + 27/28 is 431/84.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 28 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
   50/12 = 50 × 7/12 × 7 = 350/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
   27/28 = 27 × 3/28 × 3 = 81/84
4. Add the two like fractions:
   350/84 + 81/84 = 350 + 81/84 = 431/84
5. So, 50/12 + 27/28 = 431/84
   In mixed form: 511/84

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