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Add 50/96 and 35/28

1^st number: 50/96, 2^nd number: 1 7/28

50/96 + 35/28 is 85/48.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 28 is 672
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
   50/96 = 50 × 7/96 × 7 = 350/672
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 24 = 672,
   35/28 = 35 × 24/28 × 24 = 840/672
4. Add the two like fractions:
   350/672 + 840/672 = 350 + 840/672 = 1190/672
5. 1190/672 simplified gives 85/48
6. So, 50/96 + 35/28 = 85/48
   In mixed form: 137/48

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