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Add 96/42 and 50/21

1^st number: 2 12/42, 2^nd number: 2 8/21

96/42 + 50/21 is 14/3.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 21 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 21 × 2 = 42,
   50/21 = 50 × 2/21 × 2 = 100/42
4. Add the two like fractions:
   96/42 + 100/42 = 96 + 100/42 = 196/42
5. 196/42 simplified gives 14/3
6. So, 96/42 + 50/21 = 14/3
   In mixed form: 42/3

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