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Add 96/2 and 63/42

1^st number: 48 0/2, 2^nd number: 1 21/42

96/2 + 63/42 is 99/2.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 42 is 42
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 21 = 42,
   96/2 = 96 × 21/2 × 21 = 2016/42
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
   63/42 = 63 × 1/42 × 1 = 63/42
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2016/42 + 63/42 = 2016 + 63/42 = 2079/42
5. 2079/42 simplified gives 99/2
6. So, 96/2 + 63/42 = 99/2
   In mixed form: 491/2

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