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Add 96/50 and 45/84

1^st number: 1 46/50, 2^nd number: 45/84

96/50 + 45/84 is 1719/700.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 84 is 2100
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 42 = 2100,
   96/50 = 96 × 42/50 × 42 = 4032/2100
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
   45/84 = 45 × 25/84 × 25 = 1125/2100
4. Add the two like fractions:
   4032/2100 + 1125/2100 = 4032 + 1125/2100 = 5157/2100
5. 5157/2100 simplified gives 1719/700
6. So, 96/50 + 45/84 = 1719/700
   In mixed form: 2319/700

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