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Add 50/96 and 35/20

1^st number: 50/96, 2^nd number: 1 15/20

50/96 + 35/20 is 109/48.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 20 is 480
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
   50/96 = 50 × 5/96 × 5 = 250/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 24 = 480,
   35/20 = 35 × 24/20 × 24 = 840/480
4. Add the two like fractions:
   250/480 + 840/480 = 250 + 840/480 = 1090/480
5. 1090/480 simplified gives 109/48
6. So, 50/96 + 35/20 = 109/48
   In mixed form: 213/48

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