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Add 48/50 and 80/72

1^st number: 48/50, 2^nd number: 1 8/72

48/50 + 80/72 is 466/225.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 72 is 1800
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 36 = 1800,
   48/50 = 48 × 36/50 × 36 = 1728/1800
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
   80/72 = 80 × 25/72 × 25 = 2000/1800
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1728/1800 + 2000/1800 = 1728 + 2000/1800 = 3728/1800
5. 3728/1800 simplified gives 466/225
6. So, 48/50 + 80/72 = 466/225
   In mixed form: 216/225

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