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Add 96/2 and 70/42

1st number: 48 0/2, 2nd number: 1 28/42

96/2 + 70/42 is 149/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  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,
    70/42 = 70 × 1/42 × 1 = 70/42
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2016/42 + 70/42 = 2016 + 70/42 = 2086/42
  5. 2086/42 simplified gives 149/3
  6. So, 96/2 + 70/42 = 149/3
    In mixed form: 492/3

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