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Add 96/84 and 42/90

1^st number: 1 12/84, 2^nd number: 42/90

96/84 + 42/90 is 169/105.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 90 is 1260
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 15 = 1260,
   96/84 = 96 × 15/84 × 15 = 1440/1260
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 14 = 1260,
   42/90 = 42 × 14/90 × 14 = 588/1260
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1440/1260 + 588/1260 = 1440 + 588/1260 = 2028/1260
5. 2028/1260 simplified gives 169/105
6. So, 96/84 + 42/90 = 169/105
   In mixed form: 164/105

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