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Add 70/42 and 9/96

1^st number: 1 28/42, 2^nd number: 9/96

70/42 + 9/96 is 169/96.

Steps for adding fractions

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,
   70/42 = 70 × 16/42 × 16 = 1120/672
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
   9/96 = 9 × 7/96 × 7 = 63/672
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1120/672 + 63/672 = 1120 + 63/672 = 1183/672
5. 1183/672 simplified gives 169/96
6. So, 70/42 + 9/96 = 169/96
   In mixed form: 173/96

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