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Add 28/4 and 42/96

1^st number: 7 0/4, 2^nd number: 42/96

28/4 + 42/96 is 119/16.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 96 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 24 = 96,
   28/4 = 28 × 24/4 × 24 = 672/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
   42/96 = 42 × 1/96 × 1 = 42/96
4. Add the two like fractions:
   672/96 + 42/96 = 672 + 42/96 = 714/96
5. 714/96 simplified gives 119/16
6. So, 28/4 + 42/96 = 119/16
   In mixed form: 77/16

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