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Add 50/7 and 84/96

1^st number: 7 1/7, 2^nd number: 84/96

50/7 + 84/96 is 449/56.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 7 and 96 is 672
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 96 = 672,
   50/7 = 50 × 96/7 × 96 = 4800/672
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
   84/96 = 84 × 7/96 × 7 = 588/672
4. Add the two like fractions:
   4800/672 + 588/672 = 4800 + 588/672 = 5388/672
5. 5388/672 simplified gives 449/56
6. So, 50/7 + 84/96 = 449/56
   In mixed form: 81/56

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