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Add 50/48 and 45/24

1^st number: 1 2/48, 2^nd number: 1 21/24

50/48 + 45/24 is 35/12.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 24 is 48
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
   50/48 = 50 × 1/48 × 1 = 50/48
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 2 = 48,
   45/24 = 45 × 2/24 × 2 = 90/48
4. Add the two like fractions:
   50/48 + 90/48 = 50 + 90/48 = 140/48
5. 140/48 simplified gives 35/12
6. So, 50/48 + 45/24 = 35/12
   In mixed form: 211/12

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