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Add 40/96 and 42/6

1^st number: 40/96, 2^nd number: 7 0/6

40/96 + 42/6 is 89/12.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 6 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
   40/96 = 40 × 1/96 × 1 = 40/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
   42/6 = 42 × 16/6 × 16 = 672/96
4. Add the two like fractions:
   40/96 + 672/96 = 40 + 672/96 = 712/96
5. 712/96 simplified gives 89/12
6. So, 40/96 + 42/6 = 89/12
   In mixed form: 75/12

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