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Add 96/50 and 20/36

1^st number: 1 46/50, 2^nd number: 20/36

96/50 + 20/36 is 557/225.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 36 is 900
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 18 = 900,
   96/50 = 96 × 18/50 × 18 = 1728/900
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
   20/36 = 20 × 25/36 × 25 = 500/900
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1728/900 + 500/900 = 1728 + 500/900 = 2228/900
5. 2228/900 simplified gives 557/225
6. So, 96/50 + 20/36 = 557/225
   In mixed form: 2107/225

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