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Add 50/21 and 28/96

1^st number: 2 8/21, 2^nd number: 28/96

50/21 + 28/96 is 449/168.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 96 is 672
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 32 = 672,
   50/21 = 50 × 32/21 × 32 = 1600/672
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
   28/96 = 28 × 7/96 × 7 = 196/672
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1600/672 + 196/672 = 1600 + 196/672 = 1796/672
5. 1796/672 simplified gives 449/168
6. So, 50/21 + 28/96 = 449/168
   In mixed form: 2113/168

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