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Add 50/9 and 36/96

1^st number: 5 5/9, 2^nd number: 36/96

50/9 + 36/96 is 427/72.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 96 is 288
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
   50/9 = 50 × 32/9 × 32 = 1600/288
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
   36/96 = 36 × 3/96 × 3 = 108/288
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1600/288 + 108/288 = 1600 + 108/288 = 1708/288
5. 1708/288 simplified gives 427/72
6. So, 50/9 + 36/96 = 427/72
   In mixed form: 567/72

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