Divide 50 in two parts so that the sum of reciprocals is (1/12), the numbers are

1) 20,30
2) 24,36
3) 28,22
4) 36,14

• And opt 1
  By verification
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• Let the numbers be x and 50-x
  So, 1/x+1/(50-x)=1/12
  It forms a quadratic equation upon solving we get the desired result as 20,30.
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