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Add 21/96 and 56/50

1^st number: 21/96, 2^nd number: 1 6/50

21/96 + 56/50 is 1071/800.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 50 is 2400
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
   21/96 = 21 × 25/96 × 25 = 525/2400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 48 = 2400,
   56/50 = 56 × 48/50 × 48 = 2688/2400
4. Add the two like fractions:
   525/2400 + 2688/2400 = 525 + 2688/2400 = 3213/2400
5. 3213/2400 simplified gives 1071/800
6. So, 21/96 + 56/50 = 1071/800
   In mixed form: 1271/800

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