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Add 50/72 and 35/48

50/72 + 35/48 is 205/144.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 48 is 144
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 2 = 144,
   50/72 = 50 × 2/72 × 2 = 100/144
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
   35/48 = 35 × 3/48 × 3 = 105/144
4. Add the two like fractions:
   100/144 + 105/144 = 100 + 105/144 = 205/144
5. So, 50/72 + 35/48 = 205/144
   In mixed form: 161/144

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