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Add 10/48 and 50/24

1^st number: 10/48, 2^nd number: 2 2/24

10/48 + 50/24 is 55/24.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 24 is 48
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
   10/48 = 10 × 1/48 × 1 = 10/48
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 2 = 48,
   50/24 = 50 × 2/24 × 2 = 100/48
4. Add the two like fractions:
   10/48 + 100/48 = 10 + 100/48 = 110/48
5. 110/48 simplified gives 55/24
6. So, 10/48 + 50/24 = 55/24
   In mixed form: 27/24

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