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Add 50/35 and 49/12

1^st number: 1 15/35, 2^nd number: 4 1/12

50/35 + 49/12 is 463/84.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 12 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
   50/35 = 50 × 12/35 × 12 = 600/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 35 = 420,
   49/12 = 49 × 35/12 × 35 = 1715/420
4. Add the two like fractions:
   600/420 + 1715/420 = 600 + 1715/420 = 2315/420
5. 2315/420 simplified gives 463/84
6. So, 50/35 + 49/12 = 463/84
   In mixed form: 543/84

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