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Add 50/48 and 50/40

1^st number: 1 2/48, 2^nd number: 1 10/40

50/48 + 50/40 is 55/24.

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,
   50/40 = 50 × 6/40 × 6 = 300/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   250/240 + 300/240 = 250 + 300/240 = 550/240
5. 550/240 simplified gives 55/24
6. So, 50/48 + 50/40 = 55/24
   In mixed form: 27/24

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