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Add 50/25 and 35/12

1^st number: 2 0/25, 2^nd number: 2 11/12

50/25 + 35/12 is 59/12.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 12 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 12 = 300,
   50/25 = 50 × 12/25 × 12 = 600/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
   35/12 = 35 × 25/12 × 25 = 875/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   600/300 + 875/300 = 600 + 875/300 = 1475/300
5. 1475/300 simplified gives 59/12
6. So, 50/25 + 35/12 = 59/12
   In mixed form: 411/12

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