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Add 50/12 and 35/80

1^st number: 4 2/12, 2^nd number: 35/80

50/12 + 35/80 is 221/48.

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,
   35/80 = 35 × 3/80 × 3 = 105/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1000/240 + 105/240 = 1000 + 105/240 = 1105/240
5. 1105/240 simplified gives 221/48
6. So, 50/12 + 35/80 = 221/48
   In mixed form: 429/48

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