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Add 35/96 and 50/20

1^st number: 35/96, 2^nd number: 2 10/20

35/96 + 50/20 is 275/96.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 20 is 480
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
   35/96 = 35 × 5/96 × 5 = 175/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 24 = 480,
   50/20 = 50 × 24/20 × 24 = 1200/480
4. Add the two like fractions:
   175/480 + 1200/480 = 175 + 1200/480 = 1375/480
5. 1375/480 simplified gives 275/96
6. So, 35/96 + 50/20 = 275/96
   In mixed form: 283/96

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