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Add 75/96 and 70/42

1^st number: 75/96, 2^nd number: 1 28/42

75/96 + 70/42 is 235/96.

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,
   75/96 = 75 × 7/96 × 7 = 525/672
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 16 = 672,
   70/42 = 70 × 16/42 × 16 = 1120/672
4. Add the two like fractions:
   525/672 + 1120/672 = 525 + 1120/672 = 1645/672
5. 1645/672 simplified gives 235/96
6. So, 75/96 + 70/42 = 235/96
   In mixed form: 243/96

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