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Add 96/42 and 18/24

1^st number: 2 12/42, 2^nd number: 18/24

96/42 + 18/24 is 85/28.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 24 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
   96/42 = 96 × 4/42 × 4 = 384/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   18/24 = 18 × 7/24 × 7 = 126/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   384/168 + 126/168 = 384 + 126/168 = 510/168
5. 510/168 simplified gives 85/28
6. So, 96/42 + 18/24 = 85/28
   In mixed form: 31/28

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