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Add 56/25 and 50/48

1^st number: 2 6/25, 2^nd number: 1 2/48

56/25 + 50/48 is 1969/600.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 48 is 1200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 48 = 1200,
   56/25 = 56 × 48/25 × 48 = 2688/1200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
   50/48 = 50 × 25/48 × 25 = 1250/1200
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2688/1200 + 1250/1200 = 2688 + 1250/1200 = 3938/1200
5. 3938/1200 simplified gives 1969/600
6. So, 56/25 + 50/48 = 1969/600
   In mixed form: 3169/600

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