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Add 50/10 and 49/96

1^st number: 5 0/10, 2^nd number: 49/96

50/10 + 49/96 is 529/96.

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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,
   49/96 = 49 × 5/96 × 5 = 245/480
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2400/480 + 245/480 = 2400 + 245/480 = 2645/480
5. 2645/480 simplified gives 529/96
6. So, 50/10 + 49/96 = 529/96
   In mixed form: 549/96

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