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Add 50/75 and 96/45

1^st number: 50/75, 2^nd number: 2 6/45

50/75 + 96/45 is 14/5.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 45 is 225
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
   50/75 = 50 × 3/75 × 3 = 150/225
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
   96/45 = 96 × 5/45 × 5 = 480/225
4. Add the two like fractions:
   150/225 + 480/225 = 150 + 480/225 = 630/225
5. 630/225 simplified gives 14/5
6. So, 50/75 + 96/45 = 14/5
   In mixed form: 24/5

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