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Add 96/8 and 42/6

1^st number: 12 0/8, 2^nd number: 7 0/6

96/8 + 42/6 is 19/1.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 6 is 24
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 3 = 24,
   96/8 = 96 × 3/8 × 3 = 288/24
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 4 = 24,
   42/6 = 42 × 4/6 × 4 = 168/24
4. Add the two like fractions:
   288/24 + 168/24 = 288 + 168/24 = 456/24
5. 456/24 simplified gives 19/1
6. So, 96/8 + 42/6 = 19/1

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