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Add 96/90 and 14/42

1^st number: 1 6/90, 2^nd number: 14/42

96/90 + 14/42 is 7/5.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 90 and 42 is 630
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
   96/90 = 96 × 7/90 × 7 = 672/630
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 15 = 630,
   14/42 = 14 × 15/42 × 15 = 210/630
4. Add the two like fractions:
   672/630 + 210/630 = 672 + 210/630 = 882/630
5. 882/630 simplified gives 7/5
6. So, 96/90 + 14/42 = 7/5
   In mixed form: 12/5

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