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Add 42/2 and 50/96

1^st number: 21 0/2, 2^nd number: 50/96

42/2 + 50/96 is 1033/48.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 96 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 48 = 96,
   42/2 = 42 × 48/2 × 48 = 2016/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
   50/96 = 50 × 1/96 × 1 = 50/96
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2016/96 + 50/96 = 2016 + 50/96 = 2066/96
5. 2066/96 simplified gives 1033/48
6. So, 42/2 + 50/96 = 1033/48
   In mixed form: 2125/48

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