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Add 50/48 and 84/10

1^st number: 1 2/48, 2^nd number: 8 4/10

50/48 + 84/10 is 1133/120.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 10 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 10 × 24 = 240,
   84/10 = 84 × 24/10 × 24 = 2016/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   250/240 + 2016/240 = 250 + 2016/240 = 2266/240
5. 2266/240 simplified gives 1133/120
6. So, 50/48 + 84/10 = 1133/120
   In mixed form: 953/120

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