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Add 50/12 and 70/16

1^st number: 4 2/12, 2^nd number: 4 6/16

50/12 + 70/16 is 205/24.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 16 is 48
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 4 = 48,
   50/12 = 50 × 4/12 × 4 = 200/48
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 3 = 48,
   70/16 = 70 × 3/16 × 3 = 210/48
4. Add the two like fractions:
   200/48 + 210/48 = 200 + 210/48 = 410/48
5. 410/48 simplified gives 205/24
6. So, 50/12 + 70/16 = 205/24
   In mixed form: 813/24

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