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Add 75/50 and 20/96

1^st number: 1 25/50, 2^nd number: 20/96

75/50 + 20/96 is 41/24.

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,
   75/50 = 75 × 48/50 × 48 = 3600/2400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
   20/96 = 20 × 25/96 × 25 = 500/2400
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3600/2400 + 500/2400 = 3600 + 500/2400 = 4100/2400
5. 4100/2400 simplified gives 41/24
6. So, 75/50 + 20/96 = 41/24
   In mixed form: 117/24

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