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Add 50/10 and 45/96

1^st number: 5 0/10, 2^nd number: 45/96

50/10 + 45/96 is 175/32.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 96 is 480
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 48 = 480,
   50/10 = 50 × 48/10 × 48 = 2400/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
   45/96 = 45 × 5/96 × 5 = 225/480
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2400/480 + 225/480 = 2400 + 225/480 = 2625/480
5. 2625/480 simplified gives 175/32
6. So, 50/10 + 45/96 = 175/32
   In mixed form: 515/32

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