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Add 81/50 and 75/12

1^st number: 1 31/50, 2^nd number: 6 3/12

81/50 + 75/12 is 787/100.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 12 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
   81/50 = 81 × 6/50 × 6 = 486/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
   75/12 = 75 × 25/12 × 25 = 1875/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   486/300 + 1875/300 = 486 + 1875/300 = 2361/300
5. 2361/300 simplified gives 787/100
6. So, 81/50 + 75/12 = 787/100
   In mixed form: 787/100

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