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Add 50/48 and 70/20

1^st number: 1 2/48, 2^nd number: 3 10/20

50/48 + 70/20 is 109/24.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 20 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 20 × 12 = 240,
   70/20 = 70 × 12/20 × 12 = 840/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   250/240 + 840/240 = 250 + 840/240 = 1090/240
5. 1090/240 simplified gives 109/24
6. So, 50/48 + 70/20 = 109/24
   In mixed form: 413/24

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