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Add 42/96 and 98/50

1^st number: 42/96, 2^nd number: 1 48/50

42/96 + 98/50 is 959/400.

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,
   42/96 = 42 × 25/96 × 25 = 1050/2400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 48 = 2400,
   98/50 = 98 × 48/50 × 48 = 4704/2400
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1050/2400 + 4704/2400 = 1050 + 4704/2400 = 5754/2400
5. 5754/2400 simplified gives 959/400
6. So, 42/96 + 98/50 = 959/400
   In mixed form: 2159/400

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