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Add 50/96 and 75/28

1^st number: 50/96, 2^nd number: 2 19/28

50/96 + 75/28 is 1075/336.

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,
   75/28 = 75 × 24/28 × 24 = 1800/672
4. Add the two like fractions:
   350/672 + 1800/672 = 350 + 1800/672 = 2150/672
5. 2150/672 simplified gives 1075/336
6. So, 50/96 + 75/28 = 1075/336
   In mixed form: 367/336

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