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Add 25/4 and 50/48

1^st number: 6 1/4, 2^nd number: 1 2/48

25/4 + 50/48 is 175/24.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 48 is 48
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 12 = 48,
   25/4 = 25 × 12/4 × 12 = 300/48
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
   50/48 = 50 × 1/48 × 1 = 50/48
4. Add the two like fractions:
   300/48 + 50/48 = 300 + 50/48 = 350/48
5. 350/48 simplified gives 175/24
6. So, 25/4 + 50/48 = 175/24
   In mixed form: 77/24

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