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Add 50/3 and 72/48

1^st number: 16 2/3, 2^nd number: 1 24/48

50/3 + 72/48 is 109/6.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 48 is 48
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 16 = 48,
   50/3 = 50 × 16/3 × 16 = 800/48
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
   72/48 = 72 × 1/48 × 1 = 72/48
4. Add the two like fractions:
   800/48 + 72/48 = 800 + 72/48 = 872/48
5. 872/48 simplified gives 109/6
6. So, 50/3 + 72/48 = 109/6
   In mixed form: 181/6

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