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Add 5/96 and 50/48

1^st number: 5/96, 2^nd number: 1 2/48

5/96 + 50/48 is 35/32.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 48 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
   5/96 = 5 × 1/96 × 1 = 5/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 2 = 96,
   50/48 = 50 × 2/48 × 2 = 100/96
4. Add the two like fractions:
   5/96 + 100/96 = 5 + 100/96 = 105/96
5. 105/96 simplified gives 35/32
6. So, 5/96 + 50/48 = 35/32
   In mixed form: 13/32

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