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Add 50/12 and 42/45

1^st number: 4 2/12, 2^nd number: 42/45

50/12 + 42/45 is 51/10.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 45 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
   50/12 = 50 × 15/12 × 15 = 750/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
   42/45 = 42 × 4/45 × 4 = 168/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   750/180 + 168/180 = 750 + 168/180 = 918/180
5. 918/180 simplified gives 51/10
6. So, 50/12 + 42/45 = 51/10
   In mixed form: 51/10

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