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Add 50/48 and 75/28

1^st number: 1 2/48, 2^nd number: 2 19/28

50/48 + 75/28 is 625/168.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 28 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 28 × 12 = 336,
   75/28 = 75 × 12/28 × 12 = 900/336
4. Add the two like fractions:
   350/336 + 900/336 = 350 + 900/336 = 1250/336
5. 1250/336 simplified gives 625/168
6. So, 50/48 + 75/28 = 625/168
   In mixed form: 3121/168

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