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Add 48/75 and 98/50

1^st number: 48/75, 2^nd number: 1 48/50

48/75 + 98/50 is 13/5.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 50 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
   48/75 = 48 × 2/75 × 2 = 96/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
   98/50 = 98 × 3/50 × 3 = 294/150
4. Add the two like fractions:
   96/150 + 294/150 = 96 + 294/150 = 390/150
5. 390/150 simplified gives 13/5
6. So, 48/75 + 98/50 = 13/5
   In mixed form: 23/5

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