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Add 50/12 and 96/45

1^st number: 4 2/12, 2^nd number: 2 6/45

50/12 + 96/45 is 63/10.

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,
   96/45 = 96 × 4/45 × 4 = 384/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   750/180 + 384/180 = 750 + 384/180 = 1134/180
5. 1134/180 simplified gives 63/10
6. So, 50/12 + 96/45 = 63/10
   In mixed form: 63/10

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