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Add 50/25 and 98/48

1^st number: 2 0/25, 2^nd number: 2 2/48

50/25 + 98/48 is 97/24.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 48 is 1200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 48 = 1200,
   50/25 = 50 × 48/25 × 48 = 2400/1200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
   98/48 = 98 × 25/48 × 25 = 2450/1200
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2400/1200 + 2450/1200 = 2400 + 2450/1200 = 4850/1200
5. 4850/1200 simplified gives 97/24
6. So, 50/25 + 98/48 = 97/24
   In mixed form: 41/24

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