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Add 12/10 and 42/96

1^st number: 1 2/10, 2^nd number: 42/96

12/10 + 42/96 is 131/80.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 96 is 480
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 48 = 480,
   12/10 = 12 × 48/10 × 48 = 576/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
   42/96 = 42 × 5/96 × 5 = 210/480
4. Add the two like fractions:
   576/480 + 210/480 = 576 + 210/480 = 786/480
5. 786/480 simplified gives 131/80
6. So, 12/10 + 42/96 = 131/80
   In mixed form: 151/80

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