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Add 3/96 and 1/42

3/96 + 1/42 is 37/672.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 42 is 672
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
   3/96 = 3 × 7/96 × 7 = 21/672
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 16 = 672,
   1/42 = 1 × 16/42 × 16 = 16/672
4. Add the two like fractions:
   21/672 + 16/672 = 21 + 16/672 = 37/672
5. So, 3/96 + 1/42 = 37/672

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