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Add 56/48 and 50/72

1^st number: 1 8/48, 2^nd number: 50/72

56/48 + 50/72 is 67/36.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 72 is 144
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
   56/48 = 56 × 3/48 × 3 = 168/144
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 2 = 144,
   50/72 = 50 × 2/72 × 2 = 100/144
4. Add the two like fractions:
   168/144 + 100/144 = 168 + 100/144 = 268/144
5. 268/144 simplified gives 67/36
6. So, 56/48 + 50/72 = 67/36
   In mixed form: 131/36

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