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Add 96/56 and 42/15

1^st number: 1 40/56, 2^nd number: 2 12/15

96/56 + 42/15 is 158/35.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 15 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
   96/56 = 96 × 15/56 × 15 = 1440/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 56 = 840,
   42/15 = 42 × 56/15 × 56 = 2352/840
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1440/840 + 2352/840 = 1440 + 2352/840 = 3792/840
5. 3792/840 simplified gives 158/35
6. So, 96/56 + 42/15 = 158/35
   In mixed form: 418/35

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