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Add 48/28 and 30/50

1^st number: 1 20/28, 2^nd number: 30/50

48/28 + 30/50 is 81/35.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 50 is 700
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
   48/28 = 48 × 25/28 × 25 = 1200/700
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 14 = 700,
   30/50 = 30 × 14/50 × 14 = 420/700
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1200/700 + 420/700 = 1200 + 420/700 = 1620/700
5. 1620/700 simplified gives 81/35
6. So, 48/28 + 30/50 = 81/35
   In mixed form: 211/35

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