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Add 42/18 and 96/45

1^st number: 2 6/18, 2^nd number: 2 6/45

42/18 + 96/45 is 67/15.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 45 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
   42/18 = 42 × 5/18 × 5 = 210/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
   96/45 = 96 × 2/45 × 2 = 192/90
4. Add the two like fractions:
   210/90 + 192/90 = 210 + 192/90 = 402/90
5. 402/90 simplified gives 67/15
6. So, 42/18 + 96/45 = 67/15
   In mixed form: 47/15

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