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Add 96/50 and 20/56

1^st number: 1 46/50, 2^nd number: 20/56

96/50 + 20/56 is 797/350.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 56 is 1400
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 28 = 1400,
   96/50 = 96 × 28/50 × 28 = 2688/1400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
   20/56 = 20 × 25/56 × 25 = 500/1400
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2688/1400 + 500/1400 = 2688 + 500/1400 = 3188/1400
5. 3188/1400 simplified gives 797/350
6. So, 96/50 + 20/56 = 797/350
   In mixed form: 297/350

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