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Add 96/45 and 50/24

1^st number: 2 6/45, 2^nd number: 2 2/24

96/45 + 50/24 is 253/60.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 24 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
   96/45 = 96 × 8/45 × 8 = 768/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
   50/24 = 50 × 15/24 × 15 = 750/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   768/360 + 750/360 = 768 + 750/360 = 1518/360
5. 1518/360 simplified gives 253/60
6. So, 96/45 + 50/24 = 253/60
   In mixed form: 413/60

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