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Add 64/5 and 50/48

1^st number: 12 4/5, 2^nd number: 1 2/48

64/5 + 50/48 is 1661/120.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 48 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 48 = 240,
   64/5 = 64 × 48/5 × 48 = 3072/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
   50/48 = 50 × 5/48 × 5 = 250/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3072/240 + 250/240 = 3072 + 250/240 = 3322/240
5. 3322/240 simplified gives 1661/120
6. So, 64/5 + 50/48 = 1661/120
   In mixed form: 13101/120

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