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Add 96/42 and 50/56

1^st number: 2 12/42, 2^nd number: 50/56

96/42 + 50/56 is 89/28.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 56 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
   96/42 = 96 × 4/42 × 4 = 384/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
   50/56 = 50 × 3/56 × 3 = 150/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   384/168 + 150/168 = 384 + 150/168 = 534/168
5. 534/168 simplified gives 89/28
6. So, 96/42 + 50/56 = 89/28
   In mixed form: 35/28

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