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Add 63/2 and 50/48

1^st number: 31 1/2, 2^nd number: 1 2/48

63/2 + 50/48 is 781/24.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 48 is 48
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 24 = 48,
   63/2 = 63 × 24/2 × 24 = 1512/48
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
   50/48 = 50 × 1/48 × 1 = 50/48
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1512/48 + 50/48 = 1512 + 50/48 = 1562/48
5. 1562/48 simplified gives 781/24
6. So, 63/2 + 50/48 = 781/24
   In mixed form: 3213/24

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