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Add 50/48 and 14/90

1^st number: 1 2/48, 2^nd number: 14/90

50/48 + 14/90 is 431/360.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 90 is 720
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
   50/48 = 50 × 15/48 × 15 = 750/720
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
   14/90 = 14 × 8/90 × 8 = 112/720
4. Add the two like fractions:
   750/720 + 112/720 = 750 + 112/720 = 862/720
5. 862/720 simplified gives 431/360
6. So, 50/48 + 14/90 = 431/360
   In mixed form: 171/360

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