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Add 96/42 and 20/7

1^st number: 2 12/42, 2^nd number: 2 6/7

96/42 + 20/7 is 36/7.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 7 is 42
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
   96/42 = 96 × 1/42 × 1 = 96/42
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 6 = 42,
   20/7 = 20 × 6/7 × 6 = 120/42
4. Add the two like fractions:
   96/42 + 120/42 = 96 + 120/42 = 216/42
5. 216/42 simplified gives 36/7
6. So, 96/42 + 20/7 = 36/7
   In mixed form: 51/7

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