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Add 50/75 and 80/12

1^st number: 50/75, 2^nd number: 6 8/12

50/75 + 80/12 is 22/3.

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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,
   80/12 = 80 × 25/12 × 25 = 2000/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   200/300 + 2000/300 = 200 + 2000/300 = 2200/300
5. 2200/300 simplified gives 22/3
6. So, 50/75 + 80/12 = 22/3
   In mixed form: 71/3

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