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Add 50/48 and 50/72

1^st number: 1 2/48, 2^nd number: 50/72

50/48 + 50/72 is 125/72.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 72 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 72 × 2 = 144,
   50/72 = 50 × 2/72 × 2 = 100/144
4. Add the two like fractions:
   150/144 + 100/144 = 150 + 100/144 = 250/144
5. 250/144 simplified gives 125/72
6. So, 50/48 + 50/72 = 125/72
   In mixed form: 153/72

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