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Add 8/42 and 9/96

8/42 + 9/96 is 191/672.

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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,
   8/42 = 8 × 16/42 × 16 = 128/672
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
   9/96 = 9 × 7/96 × 7 = 63/672
4. Add the two like fractions:
   128/672 + 63/672 = 128 + 63/672 = 191/672
5. So, 8/42 + 9/96 = 191/672

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