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Add 50/28 and 6/12

1^st number: 1 22/28, 2^nd number: 6/12

50/28 + 6/12 is 16/7.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 12 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
   50/28 = 50 × 3/28 × 3 = 150/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
   6/12 = 6 × 7/12 × 7 = 42/84
4. Add the two like fractions:
   150/84 + 42/84 = 150 + 42/84 = 192/84
5. 192/84 simplified gives 16/7
6. So, 50/28 + 6/12 = 16/7
   In mixed form: 22/7

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