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Add 42/96 and 70/63

1^st number: 42/96, 2^nd number: 1 7/63

42/96 + 70/63 is 223/144.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 63 is 2016
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2016
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 21 = 2016,
   42/96 = 42 × 21/96 × 21 = 882/2016
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
   70/63 = 70 × 32/63 × 32 = 2240/2016
4. Add the two like fractions:
   882/2016 + 2240/2016 = 882 + 2240/2016 = 3122/2016
5. 3122/2016 simplified gives 223/144
6. So, 42/96 + 70/63 = 223/144
   In mixed form: 179/144

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