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Add 50/96 and 50/84

50/96 + 50/84 is 125/112.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 84 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 84 × 8 = 672,
   50/84 = 50 × 8/84 × 8 = 400/672
4. Add the two like fractions:
   350/672 + 400/672 = 350 + 400/672 = 750/672
5. 750/672 simplified gives 125/112
6. So, 50/96 + 50/84 = 125/112
   In mixed form: 113/112

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