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Add 50/36 and 42/96

1^st number: 1 14/36, 2^nd number: 42/96

50/36 + 42/96 is 263/144.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 96 is 288
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 8 = 288,
   50/36 = 50 × 8/36 × 8 = 400/288
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
   42/96 = 42 × 3/96 × 3 = 126/288
4. Add the two like fractions:
   400/288 + 126/288 = 400 + 126/288 = 526/288
5. 526/288 simplified gives 263/144
6. So, 50/36 + 42/96 = 263/144
   In mixed form: 1119/144

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