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Add 50/40 and 49/12

1^st number: 1 10/40, 2^nd number: 4 1/12

50/40 + 49/12 is 16/3.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 12 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
   50/40 = 50 × 3/40 × 3 = 150/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 10 = 120,
   49/12 = 49 × 10/12 × 10 = 490/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   150/120 + 490/120 = 150 + 490/120 = 640/120
5. 640/120 simplified gives 16/3
6. So, 50/40 + 49/12 = 16/3
   In mixed form: 51/3

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