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Add 75/12 and 35/50

1^st number: 6 3/12, 2^nd number: 35/50

75/12 + 35/50 is 139/20.

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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,
   75/12 = 75 × 25/12 × 25 = 1875/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
   35/50 = 35 × 6/50 × 6 = 210/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1875/300 + 210/300 = 1875 + 210/300 = 2085/300
5. 2085/300 simplified gives 139/20
6. So, 75/12 + 35/50 = 139/20
   In mixed form: 619/20

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