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Add 96/50 and 40/18

1^st number: 1 46/50, 2^nd number: 2 4/18

96/50 + 40/18 is 932/225.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 18 is 450
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
   96/50 = 96 × 9/50 × 9 = 864/450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
   40/18 = 40 × 25/18 × 25 = 1000/450
4. Add the two like fractions:
   864/450 + 1000/450 = 864 + 1000/450 = 1864/450
5. 1864/450 simplified gives 932/225
6. So, 96/50 + 40/18 = 932/225
   In mixed form: 432/225

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