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Add 72/12 and 24/50

1^st number: 6 0/12, 2^nd number: 24/50

72/12 + 24/50 is 162/25.

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,
   72/12 = 72 × 25/12 × 25 = 1800/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
   24/50 = 24 × 6/50 × 6 = 144/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1800/300 + 144/300 = 1800 + 144/300 = 1944/300
5. 1944/300 simplified gives 162/25
6. So, 72/12 + 24/50 = 162/25
   In mixed form: 612/25

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