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Add 50/12 and 75/25

1^st number: 4 2/12, 2^nd number: 3 0/25

50/12 + 75/25 is 43/6.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 25 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 25 × 12 = 300,
   75/25 = 75 × 12/25 × 12 = 900/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1250/300 + 900/300 = 1250 + 900/300 = 2150/300
5. 2150/300 simplified gives 43/6
6. So, 50/12 + 75/25 = 43/6
   In mixed form: 71/6

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