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Add 50/10 and 49/48

1^st number: 5 0/10, 2^nd number: 1 1/48

50/10 + 49/48 is 289/48.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 48 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 24 = 240,
   50/10 = 50 × 24/10 × 24 = 1200/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
   49/48 = 49 × 5/48 × 5 = 245/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1200/240 + 245/240 = 1200 + 245/240 = 1445/240
5. 1445/240 simplified gives 289/48
6. So, 50/10 + 49/48 = 289/48
   In mixed form: 61/48

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