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Add 56/42 and 7/96

1^st number: 1 14/42, 2^nd number: 7/96

56/42 + 7/96 is 45/32.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 96 is 672
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 16 = 672,
   56/42 = 56 × 16/42 × 16 = 896/672
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
   7/96 = 7 × 7/96 × 7 = 49/672
4. Add the two like fractions:
   896/672 + 49/672 = 896 + 49/672 = 945/672
5. 945/672 simplified gives 45/32
6. So, 56/42 + 7/96 = 45/32
   In mixed form: 113/32

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