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Add 50/60 and 96/45

1^st number: 50/60, 2^nd number: 2 6/45

50/60 + 96/45 is 89/30.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 45 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
   50/60 = 50 × 3/60 × 3 = 150/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
   96/45 = 96 × 4/45 × 4 = 384/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   150/180 + 384/180 = 150 + 384/180 = 534/180
5. 534/180 simplified gives 89/30
6. So, 50/60 + 96/45 = 89/30
   In mixed form: 229/30

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