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Add 7/50 and 56/48

1^st number: 7/50, 2^nd number: 1 8/48

7/50 + 56/48 is 98/75.

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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,
   7/50 = 7 × 24/50 × 24 = 168/1200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
   56/48 = 56 × 25/48 × 25 = 1400/1200
4. Add the two like fractions:
   168/1200 + 1400/1200 = 168 + 1400/1200 = 1568/1200
5. 1568/1200 simplified gives 98/75
6. So, 7/50 + 56/48 = 98/75
   In mixed form: 123/75

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