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Add 42/96 and 90/84

1^st number: 42/96, 2^nd number: 1 6/84

42/96 + 90/84 is 169/112.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 84 is 672
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
   42/96 = 42 × 7/96 × 7 = 294/672
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 8 = 672,
   90/84 = 90 × 8/84 × 8 = 720/672
4. Add the two like fractions:
   294/672 + 720/672 = 294 + 720/672 = 1014/672
5. 1014/672 simplified gives 169/112
6. So, 42/96 + 90/84 = 169/112
   In mixed form: 157/112

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