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Add 96/12 and 42/3

1^st number: 8 0/12, 2^nd number: 14 0/3

96/12 + 42/3 is 22/1.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 3 is 12
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 1 = 12,
   96/12 = 96 × 1/12 × 1 = 96/12
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 4 = 12,
   42/3 = 42 × 4/3 × 4 = 168/12
4. Add the two like fractions:
   96/12 + 168/12 = 96 + 168/12 = 264/12
5. 264/12 simplified gives 22/1
6. So, 96/12 + 42/3 = 22/1

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