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Add 54/10 and 50/96

1^st number: 5 4/10, 2^nd number: 50/96

54/10 + 50/96 is 1421/240.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 96 is 480
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 48 = 480,
   54/10 = 54 × 48/10 × 48 = 2592/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
   50/96 = 50 × 5/96 × 5 = 250/480
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2592/480 + 250/480 = 2592 + 250/480 = 2842/480
5. 2842/480 simplified gives 1421/240
6. So, 54/10 + 50/96 = 1421/240
   In mixed form: 5221/240

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