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Add 54/48 and 50/96

1^st number: 1 6/48, 2^nd number: 50/96

54/48 + 50/96 is 79/48.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 96 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 2 = 96,
   54/48 = 54 × 2/48 × 2 = 108/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
   50/96 = 50 × 1/96 × 1 = 50/96
4. Add the two like fractions:
   108/96 + 50/96 = 108 + 50/96 = 158/96
5. 158/96 simplified gives 79/48
6. So, 54/48 + 50/96 = 79/48
   In mixed form: 131/48

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