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Add 50/45 and 42/48

1^st number: 1 5/45, 2^nd number: 42/48

50/45 + 42/48 is 143/72.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 48 is 720
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
   50/45 = 50 × 16/45 × 16 = 800/720
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
   42/48 = 42 × 15/48 × 15 = 630/720
4. Add the two like fractions:
   800/720 + 630/720 = 800 + 630/720 = 1430/720
5. 1430/720 simplified gives 143/72
6. So, 50/45 + 42/48 = 143/72
   In mixed form: 171/72

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