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Add 96/4 and 70/42

1^st number: 24 0/4, 2^nd number: 1 28/42

96/4 + 70/42 is 77/3.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 42 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 21 = 84,
   96/4 = 96 × 21/4 × 21 = 2016/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
   70/42 = 70 × 2/42 × 2 = 140/84
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2016/84 + 140/84 = 2016 + 140/84 = 2156/84
5. 2156/84 simplified gives 77/3
6. So, 96/4 + 70/42 = 77/3
   In mixed form: 252/3

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