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Add 54/28 and 50/96

1^st number: 1 26/28, 2^nd number: 50/96

54/28 + 50/96 is 823/336.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 96 is 672
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 24 = 672,
   54/28 = 54 × 24/28 × 24 = 1296/672
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
   50/96 = 50 × 7/96 × 7 = 350/672
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1296/672 + 350/672 = 1296 + 350/672 = 1646/672
5. 1646/672 simplified gives 823/336
6. So, 54/28 + 50/96 = 823/336
   In mixed form: 2151/336

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