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Add 48/56 and 50/84

48/56 + 50/84 is 61/42.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 84 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
   48/56 = 48 × 3/56 × 3 = 144/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
   50/84 = 50 × 2/84 × 2 = 100/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   144/168 + 100/168 = 144 + 100/168 = 244/168
5. 244/168 simplified gives 61/42
6. So, 48/56 + 50/84 = 61/42
   In mixed form: 119/42

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