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Add 96/42 and 4/35

1^st number: 2 12/42, 2^nd number: 4/35

96/42 + 4/35 is 12/5.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 35 is 210
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
   96/42 = 96 × 5/42 × 5 = 480/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
   4/35 = 4 × 6/35 × 6 = 24/210
4. Add the two like fractions:
   480/210 + 24/210 = 480 + 24/210 = 504/210
5. 504/210 simplified gives 12/5
6. So, 96/42 + 4/35 = 12/5
   In mixed form: 22/5

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