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Add 96/42 and 56/27

1^st number: 2 12/42, 2^nd number: 2 2/27

96/42 + 56/27 is 824/189.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 27 is 378
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 9 = 378,
   96/42 = 96 × 9/42 × 9 = 864/378
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 14 = 378,
   56/27 = 56 × 14/27 × 14 = 784/378
4. Add the two like fractions:
   864/378 + 784/378 = 864 + 784/378 = 1648/378
5. 1648/378 simplified gives 824/189
6. So, 96/42 + 56/27 = 824/189
   In mixed form: 468/189

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