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Add 50/96 and 98/25

1^st number: 50/96, 2^nd number: 3 23/25

50/96 + 98/25 is 5329/1200.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 25 is 2400
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
   50/96 = 50 × 25/96 × 25 = 1250/2400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 96 = 2400,
   98/25 = 98 × 96/25 × 96 = 9408/2400
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1250/2400 + 9408/2400 = 1250 + 9408/2400 = 10658/2400
5. 10658/2400 simplified gives 5329/1200
6. So, 50/96 + 98/25 = 5329/1200
   In mixed form: 4529/1200

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