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Add 50/48 and 10/50

1^st number: 1 2/48, 2^nd number: 10/50

50/48 + 10/50 is 149/120.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 50 is 1200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
   50/48 = 50 × 25/48 × 25 = 1250/1200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 24 = 1200,
   10/50 = 10 × 24/50 × 24 = 240/1200
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1250/1200 + 240/1200 = 1250 + 240/1200 = 1490/1200
5. 1490/1200 simplified gives 149/120
6. So, 50/48 + 10/50 = 149/120
   In mixed form: 129/120

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