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Add 30/96 and 70/42

1^st number: 30/96, 2^nd number: 1 28/42

30/96 + 70/42 is 95/48.

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,
   30/96 = 30 × 7/96 × 7 = 210/672
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 16 = 672,
   70/42 = 70 × 16/42 × 16 = 1120/672
4. Add the two like fractions:
   210/672 + 1120/672 = 210 + 1120/672 = 1330/672
5. 1330/672 simplified gives 95/48
6. So, 30/96 + 70/42 = 95/48
   In mixed form: 147/48

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