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Add 50/60 and 7/48

50/60 + 7/48 is 47/48.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 48 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 4 = 240,
   50/60 = 50 × 4/60 × 4 = 200/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
   7/48 = 7 × 5/48 × 5 = 35/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   200/240 + 35/240 = 200 + 35/240 = 235/240
5. 235/240 simplified gives 47/48
6. So, 50/60 + 7/48 = 47/48

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