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Add 50/96 and 42/10

1^st number: 50/96, 2^nd number: 4 2/10

50/96 + 42/10 is 1133/240.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 10 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 10 × 48 = 480,
   42/10 = 42 × 48/10 × 48 = 2016/480
4. Add the two like fractions:
   250/480 + 2016/480 = 250 + 2016/480 = 2266/480
5. 2266/480 simplified gives 1133/240
6. So, 50/96 + 42/10 = 1133/240
   In mixed form: 4173/240

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