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Add 50/32 and 50/48

1^st number: 1 18/32, 2^nd number: 1 2/48

50/32 + 50/48 is 125/48.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 48 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
   50/32 = 50 × 3/32 × 3 = 150/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 2 = 96,
   50/48 = 50 × 2/48 × 2 = 100/96
4. Add the two like fractions:
   150/96 + 100/96 = 150 + 100/96 = 250/96
5. 250/96 simplified gives 125/48
6. So, 50/32 + 50/48 = 125/48
   In mixed form: 229/48

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