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Add 50/12 and 36/56

1^st number: 4 2/12, 2^nd number: 36/56

50/12 + 36/56 is 101/21.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 56 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 14 = 168,
   50/12 = 50 × 14/12 × 14 = 700/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
   36/56 = 36 × 3/56 × 3 = 108/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   700/168 + 108/168 = 700 + 108/168 = 808/168
5. 808/168 simplified gives 101/21
6. So, 50/12 + 36/56 = 101/21
   In mixed form: 417/21

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