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Add 50/4 and 15/80

1^st number: 12 2/4, 2^nd number: 15/80

50/4 + 15/80 is 203/16.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 80 is 80
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 80
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 20 = 80,
   50/4 = 50 × 20/4 × 20 = 1000/80
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 1 = 80,
   15/80 = 15 × 1/80 × 1 = 15/80
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1000/80 + 15/80 = 1000 + 15/80 = 1015/80
5. 1015/80 simplified gives 203/16
6. So, 50/4 + 15/80 = 203/16
   In mixed form: 1211/16

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