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Add 42/25 and 63/96

1^st number: 1 17/25, 2^nd number: 63/96

42/25 + 63/96 is 1869/800.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 96 is 2400
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 96 = 2400,
   42/25 = 42 × 96/25 × 96 = 4032/2400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
   63/96 = 63 × 25/96 × 25 = 1575/2400
4. Add the two like fractions:
   4032/2400 + 1575/2400 = 4032 + 1575/2400 = 5607/2400
5. 5607/2400 simplified gives 1869/800
6. So, 42/25 + 63/96 = 1869/800
   In mixed form: 2269/800

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