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Add 50/75 and 70/12

1^st number: 50/75, 2^nd number: 5 10/12

50/75 + 70/12 is 13/2.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 12 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
   50/75 = 50 × 4/75 × 4 = 200/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
   70/12 = 70 × 25/12 × 25 = 1750/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   200/300 + 1750/300 = 200 + 1750/300 = 1950/300
5. 1950/300 simplified gives 13/2
6. So, 50/75 + 70/12 = 13/2
   In mixed form: 61/2

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