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Add 5/96 and 70/42

1^st number: 5/96, 2^nd number: 1 28/42

5/96 + 70/42 is 55/32.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 42 is 672
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
   5/96 = 5 × 7/96 × 7 = 35/672
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 16 = 672,
   70/42 = 70 × 16/42 × 16 = 1120/672
4. Add the two like fractions:
   35/672 + 1120/672 = 35 + 1120/672 = 1155/672
5. 1155/672 simplified gives 55/32
6. So, 5/96 + 70/42 = 55/32
   In mixed form: 123/32

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