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Add 96/75 and 42/12

1^st number: 1 21/75, 2^nd number: 3 6/12

96/75 + 42/12 is 239/50.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 12 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
   96/75 = 96 × 4/75 × 4 = 384/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
   42/12 = 42 × 25/12 × 25 = 1050/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   384/300 + 1050/300 = 384 + 1050/300 = 1434/300
5. 1434/300 simplified gives 239/50
6. So, 96/75 + 42/12 = 239/50
   In mixed form: 439/50

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