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Add 50/80 and 50/48

1^st number: 50/80, 2^nd number: 1 2/48

50/80 + 50/48 is 5/3.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 80 and 48 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 3 = 240,
   50/80 = 50 × 3/80 × 3 = 150/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
   50/48 = 50 × 5/48 × 5 = 250/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   150/240 + 250/240 = 150 + 250/240 = 400/240
5. 400/240 simplified gives 5/3
6. So, 50/80 + 50/48 = 5/3
   In mixed form: 12/3

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