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Add 50/8 and 30/96

1^st number: 6 2/8, 2^nd number: 30/96

50/8 + 30/96 is 105/16.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 96 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 12 = 96,
   50/8 = 50 × 12/8 × 12 = 600/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
   30/96 = 30 × 1/96 × 1 = 30/96
4. Add the two like fractions:
   600/96 + 30/96 = 600 + 30/96 = 630/96
5. 630/96 simplified gives 105/16
6. So, 50/8 + 30/96 = 105/16
   In mixed form: 69/16

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