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Add 75/8 and 50/12

1^st number: 9 3/8, 2^nd number: 4 2/12

75/8 + 50/12 is 325/24.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 12 is 24
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
   75/8 = 75 × 3/8 × 3 = 225/24
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 2 = 24,
   50/12 = 50 × 2/12 × 2 = 100/24
4. Add the two like fractions:
   225/24 + 100/24 = 225 + 100/24 = 325/24
5. So, 75/8 + 50/12 = 325/24
   In mixed form: 1313/24

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