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Add 54/20 and 50/96

1^st number: 2 14/20, 2^nd number: 50/96

54/20 + 50/96 is 773/240.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 96 is 480
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 24 = 480,
   54/20 = 54 × 24/20 × 24 = 1296/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
   50/96 = 50 × 5/96 × 5 = 250/480
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1296/480 + 250/480 = 1296 + 250/480 = 1546/480
5. 1546/480 simplified gives 773/240
6. So, 54/20 + 50/96 = 773/240
   In mixed form: 353/240

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