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Add 50/96 and 42/20

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

50/96 + 42/20 is 629/240.

Steps for adding fractions

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,
   42/20 = 42 × 24/20 × 24 = 1008/480
4. Add the two like fractions:
   250/480 + 1008/480 = 250 + 1008/480 = 1258/480
5. 1258/480 simplified gives 629/240
6. So, 50/96 + 42/20 = 629/240
   In mixed form: 2149/240

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