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Add 50/48 and 2/80

1^st number: 1 2/48, 2^nd number: 2/80

50/48 + 2/80 is 16/15.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 80 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
   50/48 = 50 × 5/48 × 5 = 250/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
   2/80 = 2 × 3/80 × 3 = 6/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   250/240 + 6/240 = 250 + 6/240 = 256/240
5. 256/240 simplified gives 16/15
6. So, 50/48 + 2/80 = 16/15
   In mixed form: 11/15

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