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Add 50/48 and 28/75

1^st number: 1 2/48, 2^nd number: 28/75

50/48 + 28/75 is 283/200.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 75 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 75 × 16 = 1200,
   28/75 = 28 × 16/75 × 16 = 448/1200
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1250/1200 + 448/1200 = 1250 + 448/1200 = 1698/1200
5. 1698/1200 simplified gives 283/200
6. So, 50/48 + 28/75 = 283/200
   In mixed form: 183/200

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