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Add 18/75 and 50/48

1^st number: 18/75, 2^nd number: 1 2/48

18/75 + 50/48 is 769/600.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 48 is 1200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 16 = 1200,
   18/75 = 18 × 16/75 × 16 = 288/1200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
   50/48 = 50 × 25/48 × 25 = 1250/1200
4. Add the two like fractions:
   288/1200 + 1250/1200 = 288 + 1250/1200 = 1538/1200
5. 1538/1200 simplified gives 769/600
6. So, 18/75 + 50/48 = 769/600
   In mixed form: 1169/600

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