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Add 49/2 and 45/96

1^st number: 24 1/2, 2^nd number: 45/96

49/2 + 45/96 is 799/32.

Steps for adding fractions

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,
   49/2 = 49 × 48/2 × 48 = 2352/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
   45/96 = 45 × 1/96 × 1 = 45/96
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2352/96 + 45/96 = 2352 + 45/96 = 2397/96
5. 2397/96 simplified gives 799/32
6. So, 49/2 + 45/96 = 799/32
   In mixed form: 2431/32

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