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Add 50/18 and 98/48

1^st number: 2 14/18, 2^nd number: 2 2/48

50/18 + 98/48 is 347/72.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 48 is 144
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 8 = 144,
   50/18 = 50 × 8/18 × 8 = 400/144
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
   98/48 = 98 × 3/48 × 3 = 294/144
4. Add the two like fractions:
   400/144 + 294/144 = 400 + 294/144 = 694/144
5. 694/144 simplified gives 347/72
6. So, 50/18 + 98/48 = 347/72
   In mixed form: 459/72

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