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Add 96/30 and 14/42

1^st number: 3 6/30, 2^nd number: 14/42

96/30 + 14/42 is 53/15.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 42 is 210
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
   96/30 = 96 × 7/30 × 7 = 672/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
   14/42 = 14 × 5/42 × 5 = 70/210
4. Add the two like fractions:
   672/210 + 70/210 = 672 + 70/210 = 742/210
5. 742/210 simplified gives 53/15
6. So, 96/30 + 14/42 = 53/15
   In mixed form: 38/15

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