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Add 96/42 and 42/10

1st number: 2 12/42, 2nd number: 4 2/10

96/42 + 42/10 is 227/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 42 and 10 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 10 × 21 = 210,
    42/10 = 42 × 21/10 × 21 = 882/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    480/210 + 882/210 = 480 + 882/210 = 1362/210
  5. 1362/210 simplified gives 227/35
  6. So, 96/42 + 42/10 = 227/35
    In mixed form: 617/35

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