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Add 81/50 and 50/48

1^st number: 1 31/50, 2^nd number: 1 2/48

81/50 + 50/48 is 1597/600.

Steps for adding fractions

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,
   81/50 = 81 × 24/50 × 24 = 1944/1200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
   50/48 = 50 × 25/48 × 25 = 1250/1200
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1944/1200 + 1250/1200 = 1944 + 1250/1200 = 3194/1200
5. 3194/1200 simplified gives 1597/600
6. So, 81/50 + 50/48 = 1597/600
   In mixed form: 2397/600

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