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Add 6/12 and 54/50

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

6/12 + 54/50 is 79/50.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 50 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
   6/12 = 6 × 25/12 × 25 = 150/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
   54/50 = 54 × 6/50 × 6 = 324/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   150/300 + 324/300 = 150 + 324/300 = 474/300
5. 474/300 simplified gives 79/50
6. So, 6/12 + 54/50 = 79/50
   In mixed form: 129/50

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