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Add 50/12 and 50/75

1^st number: 4 2/12, 2^nd number: 50/75

50/12 + 50/75 is 29/6.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 75 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
   50/12 = 50 × 25/12 × 25 = 1250/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
   50/75 = 50 × 4/75 × 4 = 200/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1250/300 + 200/300 = 1250 + 200/300 = 1450/300
5. 1450/300 simplified gives 29/6
6. So, 50/12 + 50/75 = 29/6
   In mixed form: 45/6

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