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Add 50/48 and 42/40

1^st number: 1 2/48, 2^nd number: 1 2/40

50/48 + 42/40 is 251/120.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 40 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 40 × 6 = 240,
   42/40 = 42 × 6/40 × 6 = 252/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   250/240 + 252/240 = 250 + 252/240 = 502/240
5. 502/240 simplified gives 251/120
6. So, 50/48 + 42/40 = 251/120
   In mixed form: 211/120

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