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Add 21/50 and 50/96

21/50 + 50/96 is 1129/1200.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 96 is 2400
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 48 = 2400,
   21/50 = 21 × 48/50 × 48 = 1008/2400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
   50/96 = 50 × 25/96 × 25 = 1250/2400
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1008/2400 + 1250/2400 = 1008 + 1250/2400 = 2258/2400
5. 2258/2400 simplified gives 1129/1200
6. So, 21/50 + 50/96 = 1129/1200

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