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Add 50/80 and 54/12

1^st number: 50/80, 2^nd number: 4 6/12

50/80 + 54/12 is 41/8.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 80 and 12 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
   50/80 = 50 × 3/80 × 3 = 150/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 20 = 240,
   54/12 = 54 × 20/12 × 20 = 1080/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   150/240 + 1080/240 = 150 + 1080/240 = 1230/240
5. 1230/240 simplified gives 41/8
6. So, 50/80 + 54/12 = 41/8
   In mixed form: 51/8

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