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Add 42/30 and 96/27

1^st number: 1 12/30, 2^nd number: 3 15/27

42/30 + 96/27 is 223/45.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 27 is 270
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
   42/30 = 42 × 9/30 × 9 = 378/270
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
   96/27 = 96 × 10/27 × 10 = 960/270
4. Add the two like fractions:
   378/270 + 960/270 = 378 + 960/270 = 1338/270
5. 1338/270 simplified gives 223/45
6. So, 42/30 + 96/27 = 223/45
   In mixed form: 443/45

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