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Add 96/40 and 14/42

1^st number: 2 16/40, 2^nd number: 14/42

96/40 + 14/42 is 41/15.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 42 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 21 = 840,
   96/40 = 96 × 21/40 × 21 = 2016/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 20 = 840,
   14/42 = 14 × 20/42 × 20 = 280/840
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2016/840 + 280/840 = 2016 + 280/840 = 2296/840
5. 2296/840 simplified gives 41/15
6. So, 96/40 + 14/42 = 41/15
   In mixed form: 211/15

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