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Add 50/90 and 49/48

1^st number: 50/90, 2^nd number: 1 1/48

50/90 + 49/48 is 227/144.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 90 and 48 is 720
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
   50/90 = 50 × 8/90 × 8 = 400/720
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
   49/48 = 49 × 15/48 × 15 = 735/720
4. Add the two like fractions:
   400/720 + 735/720 = 400 + 735/720 = 1135/720
5. 1135/720 simplified gives 227/144
6. So, 50/90 + 49/48 = 227/144
   In mixed form: 183/144

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