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Add 56/50 and 24/96

1^st number: 1 6/50, 2^nd number: 24/96

56/50 + 24/96 is 137/100.

Steps for adding fractions

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,
   56/50 = 56 × 48/50 × 48 = 2688/2400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
   24/96 = 24 × 25/96 × 25 = 600/2400
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2688/2400 + 600/2400 = 2688 + 600/2400 = 3288/2400
5. 3288/2400 simplified gives 137/100
6. So, 56/50 + 24/96 = 137/100
   In mixed form: 137/100

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