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Add 50/48 and 50/96

1^st number: 1 2/48, 2^nd number: 50/96

50/48 + 50/96 is 25/16.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 96 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 2 = 96,
   50/48 = 50 × 2/48 × 2 = 100/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
   50/96 = 50 × 1/96 × 1 = 50/96
4. Add the two like fractions:
   100/96 + 50/96 = 100 + 50/96 = 150/96
5. 150/96 simplified gives 25/16
6. So, 50/48 + 50/96 = 25/16
   In mixed form: 19/16

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