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Add 40/42 and 42/96

40/42 + 42/96 is 467/336.

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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,
   40/42 = 40 × 16/42 × 16 = 640/672
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
   42/96 = 42 × 7/96 × 7 = 294/672
4. Add the two like fractions:
   640/672 + 294/672 = 640 + 294/672 = 934/672
5. 934/672 simplified gives 467/336
6. So, 40/42 + 42/96 = 467/336
   In mixed form: 1131/336

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