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Add 50/48 and 5/56

1^st number: 1 2/48, 2^nd number: 5/56

50/48 + 5/56 is 95/84.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 56 is 336
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
   50/48 = 50 × 7/48 × 7 = 350/336
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 6 = 336,
   5/56 = 5 × 6/56 × 6 = 30/336
4. Add the two like fractions:
   350/336 + 30/336 = 350 + 30/336 = 380/336
5. 380/336 simplified gives 95/84
6. So, 50/48 + 5/56 = 95/84
   In mixed form: 111/84

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