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Add 50/30 and 15/96

1^st number: 1 20/30, 2^nd number: 15/96

50/30 + 15/96 is 175/96.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 96 is 480
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
   50/30 = 50 × 16/30 × 16 = 800/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
   15/96 = 15 × 5/96 × 5 = 75/480
4. Add the two like fractions:
   800/480 + 75/480 = 800 + 75/480 = 875/480
5. 875/480 simplified gives 175/96
6. So, 50/30 + 15/96 = 175/96
   In mixed form: 179/96

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