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Add 50/40 and 2/48

1^st number: 1 10/40, 2^nd number: 2/48

50/40 + 2/48 is 31/24.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 48 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 6 = 240,
   50/40 = 50 × 6/40 × 6 = 300/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
   2/48 = 2 × 5/48 × 5 = 10/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   300/240 + 10/240 = 300 + 10/240 = 310/240
5. 310/240 simplified gives 31/24
6. So, 50/40 + 2/48 = 31/24
   In mixed form: 17/24

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