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Add 96/84 and 1/42

1^st number: 1 12/84, 2^nd number: 1/42

96/84 + 1/42 is 7/6.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 42 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
   96/84 = 96 × 1/84 × 1 = 96/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
   1/42 = 1 × 2/42 × 2 = 2/84
4. Add the two like fractions:
   96/84 + 2/84 = 96 + 2/84 = 98/84
5. 98/84 simplified gives 7/6
6. So, 96/84 + 1/42 = 7/6
   In mixed form: 11/6

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