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Add 14/48 and 56/50

1^st number: 14/48, 2^nd number: 1 6/50

14/48 + 56/50 is 847/600.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 50 is 1200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
   14/48 = 14 × 25/48 × 25 = 350/1200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 24 = 1200,
   56/50 = 56 × 24/50 × 24 = 1344/1200
4. Add the two like fractions:
   350/1200 + 1344/1200 = 350 + 1344/1200 = 1694/1200
5. 1694/1200 simplified gives 847/600
6. So, 14/48 + 56/50 = 847/600
   In mixed form: 1247/600

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