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Add 50/48 and 35/18

1^st number: 1 2/48, 2^nd number: 1 17/18

50/48 + 35/18 is 215/72.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 18 is 144
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
   50/48 = 50 × 3/48 × 3 = 150/144
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 8 = 144,
   35/18 = 35 × 8/18 × 8 = 280/144
4. Add the two like fractions:
   150/144 + 280/144 = 150 + 280/144 = 430/144
5. 430/144 simplified gives 215/72
6. So, 50/48 + 35/18 = 215/72
   In mixed form: 271/72

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