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Add 2/42 and 45/96

2/42 + 45/96 is 347/672.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 96 is 672
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 16 = 672,
   2/42 = 2 × 16/42 × 16 = 32/672
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
   45/96 = 45 × 7/96 × 7 = 315/672
4. Add the two like fractions:
   32/672 + 315/672 = 32 + 315/672 = 347/672
5. So, 2/42 + 45/96 = 347/672

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