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Add 54/50 and 40/48

1^st number: 1 4/50, 2^nd number: 40/48

54/50 + 40/48 is 287/150.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 48 is 1200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 24 = 1200,
   54/50 = 54 × 24/50 × 24 = 1296/1200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
   40/48 = 40 × 25/48 × 25 = 1000/1200
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1296/1200 + 1000/1200 = 1296 + 1000/1200 = 2296/1200
5. 2296/1200 simplified gives 287/150
6. So, 54/50 + 40/48 = 287/150
   In mixed form: 1137/150

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