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Add 50/48 and 2/90

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

50/48 + 2/90 is 383/360.

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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,
   2/90 = 2 × 8/90 × 8 = 16/720
4. Add the two like fractions:
   750/720 + 16/720 = 750 + 16/720 = 766/720
5. 766/720 simplified gives 383/360
6. So, 50/48 + 2/90 = 383/360
   In mixed form: 123/360

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