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Add 96/50 and 40/24

1^st number: 1 46/50, 2^nd number: 1 16/24

96/50 + 40/24 is 269/75.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 24 is 600
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 12 = 600,
   96/50 = 96 × 12/50 × 12 = 1152/600
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
   40/24 = 40 × 25/24 × 25 = 1000/600
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1152/600 + 1000/600 = 1152 + 1000/600 = 2152/600
5. 2152/600 simplified gives 269/75
6. So, 96/50 + 40/24 = 269/75
   In mixed form: 344/75

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