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Add 96/27 and 42/49

1^st number: 3 15/27, 2^nd number: 42/49

96/27 + 42/49 is 278/63.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 49 is 1323
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1323
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 49 = 1323,
   96/27 = 96 × 49/27 × 49 = 4704/1323
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 27 = 1323,
   42/49 = 42 × 27/49 × 27 = 1134/1323
4. Add the two like fractions:
   4704/1323 + 1134/1323 = 4704 + 1134/1323 = 5838/1323
5. 5838/1323 simplified gives 278/63
6. So, 96/27 + 42/49 = 278/63
   In mixed form: 426/63

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