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Add 20/48 and 50/28

1^st number: 20/48, 2^nd number: 1 22/28

20/48 + 50/28 is 185/84.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 28 is 336
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
   20/48 = 20 × 7/48 × 7 = 140/336
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 12 = 336,
   50/28 = 50 × 12/28 × 12 = 600/336
4. Add the two like fractions:
   140/336 + 600/336 = 140 + 600/336 = 740/336
5. 740/336 simplified gives 185/84
6. So, 20/48 + 50/28 = 185/84
   In mixed form: 217/84

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