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Add 54/50 and 20/96

1^st number: 1 4/50, 2^nd number: 20/96

54/50 + 20/96 is 773/600.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 96 is 2400
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 48 = 2400,
   54/50 = 54 × 48/50 × 48 = 2592/2400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
   20/96 = 20 × 25/96 × 25 = 500/2400
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2592/2400 + 500/2400 = 2592 + 500/2400 = 3092/2400
5. 3092/2400 simplified gives 773/600
6. So, 54/50 + 20/96 = 773/600
   In mixed form: 1173/600

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