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Add 70/12 and 72/50

1^st number: 5 10/12, 2^nd number: 1 22/50

70/12 + 72/50 is 1091/150.

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,
   70/12 = 70 × 25/12 × 25 = 1750/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
   72/50 = 72 × 6/50 × 6 = 432/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1750/300 + 432/300 = 1750 + 432/300 = 2182/300
5. 2182/300 simplified gives 1091/150
6. So, 70/12 + 72/50 = 1091/150
   In mixed form: 741/150

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