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Add 42/4 and 84/96

1^st number: 10 2/4, 2^nd number: 84/96

42/4 + 84/96 is 91/8.

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,
   42/4 = 42 × 24/4 × 24 = 1008/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 1 = 96,
   84/96 = 84 × 1/96 × 1 = 84/96
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1008/96 + 84/96 = 1008 + 84/96 = 1092/96
5. 1092/96 simplified gives 91/8
6. So, 42/4 + 84/96 = 91/8
   In mixed form: 113/8

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