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Add 48/28 and 50/42

1^st number: 1 20/28, 2^nd number: 1 8/42

48/28 + 50/42 is 61/21.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 42 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
   48/28 = 48 × 3/28 × 3 = 144/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
   50/42 = 50 × 2/42 × 2 = 100/84
4. Add the two like fractions:
   144/84 + 100/84 = 144 + 100/84 = 244/84
5. 244/84 simplified gives 61/21
6. So, 48/28 + 50/42 = 61/21
   In mixed form: 219/21

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