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Add 96/49 and 28/50

1^st number: 1 47/49, 2^nd number: 28/50

96/49 + 28/50 is 3086/1225.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 49 and 50 is 2450
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2450
2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 50 = 2450,
   96/49 = 96 × 50/49 × 50 = 4800/2450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 49 = 2450,
   28/50 = 28 × 49/50 × 49 = 1372/2450
4. Add the two like fractions:
   4800/2450 + 1372/2450 = 4800 + 1372/2450 = 6172/2450
5. 6172/2450 simplified gives 3086/1225
6. So, 96/49 + 28/50 = 3086/1225
   In mixed form: 2636/1225

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