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Add 96/28 and 42/30

1^st number: 3 12/28, 2^nd number: 1 12/30

96/28 + 42/30 is 169/35.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 30 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 15 = 420,
   96/28 = 96 × 15/28 × 15 = 1440/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 14 = 420,
   42/30 = 42 × 14/30 × 14 = 588/420
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1440/420 + 588/420 = 1440 + 588/420 = 2028/420
5. 2028/420 simplified gives 169/35
6. So, 96/28 + 42/30 = 169/35
   In mixed form: 429/35

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