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Add 60/12 and 50/32

1^st number: 5 0/12, 2^nd number: 1 18/32

60/12 + 50/32 is 105/16.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 32 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 8 = 96,
   60/12 = 60 × 8/12 × 8 = 480/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
   50/32 = 50 × 3/32 × 3 = 150/96
4. Add the two like fractions:
   480/96 + 150/96 = 480 + 150/96 = 630/96
5. 630/96 simplified gives 105/16
6. So, 60/12 + 50/32 = 105/16
   In mixed form: 69/16

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