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Add 24/9 and 42/96

1^st number: 2 6/9, 2^nd number: 42/96

24/9 + 42/96 is 149/48.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 96 is 288
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 288
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 32 = 288,
   24/9 = 24 × 32/9 × 32 = 768/288
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 3 = 288,
   42/96 = 42 × 3/96 × 3 = 126/288
4. Add the two like fractions:
   768/288 + 126/288 = 768 + 126/288 = 894/288
5. 894/288 simplified gives 149/48
6. So, 24/9 + 42/96 = 149/48
   In mixed form: 35/48

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