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Add 75/2 and 50/48

1^st number: 37 1/2, 2^nd number: 1 2/48

75/2 + 50/48 is 925/24.

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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,
   75/2 = 75 × 24/2 × 24 = 1800/48
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
   50/48 = 50 × 1/48 × 1 = 50/48
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1800/48 + 50/48 = 1800 + 50/48 = 1850/48
5. 1850/48 simplified gives 925/24
6. So, 75/2 + 50/48 = 925/24
   In mixed form: 3813/24

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