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Add 96/42 and 21/9

1^st number: 2 12/42, 2^nd number: 2 3/9

96/42 + 21/9 is 97/21.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 9 is 126
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
   96/42 = 96 × 3/42 × 3 = 288/126
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 14 = 126,
   21/9 = 21 × 14/9 × 14 = 294/126
4. Add the two like fractions:
   288/126 + 294/126 = 288 + 294/126 = 582/126
5. 582/126 simplified gives 97/21
6. So, 96/42 + 21/9 = 97/21
   In mixed form: 413/21

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