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Add 25/42 and 90/96

25/42 + 90/96 is 515/336.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 96 is 672
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 16 = 672,
   25/42 = 25 × 16/42 × 16 = 400/672
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
   90/96 = 90 × 7/96 × 7 = 630/672
4. Add the two like fractions:
   400/672 + 630/672 = 400 + 630/672 = 1030/672
5. 1030/672 simplified gives 515/336
6. So, 25/42 + 90/96 = 515/336
   In mixed form: 1179/336

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