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Add 27/42 and 70/96

27/42 + 70/96 is 461/336.

Steps for adding fractions

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,
   27/42 = 27 × 16/42 × 16 = 432/672
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
   70/96 = 70 × 7/96 × 7 = 490/672
4. Add the two like fractions:
   432/672 + 490/672 = 432 + 490/672 = 922/672
5. 922/672 simplified gives 461/336
6. So, 27/42 + 70/96 = 461/336
   In mixed form: 1125/336

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