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Add 96/42 and 24/49

1^st number: 2 12/42, 2^nd number: 24/49

96/42 + 24/49 is 136/49.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 49 is 294
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 7 = 294,
   96/42 = 96 × 7/42 × 7 = 672/294
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 6 = 294,
   24/49 = 24 × 6/49 × 6 = 144/294
4. Add the two like fractions:
   672/294 + 144/294 = 672 + 144/294 = 816/294
5. 816/294 simplified gives 136/49
6. So, 96/42 + 24/49 = 136/49
   In mixed form: 238/49

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