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Add 42/32 and 45/12

1^st number: 1 10/32, 2^nd number: 3 9/12

42/32 + 45/12 is 81/16.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 12 is 96
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
   42/32 = 42 × 3/32 × 3 = 126/96
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 8 = 96,
   45/12 = 45 × 8/12 × 8 = 360/96
4. Add the two like fractions:
   126/96 + 360/96 = 126 + 360/96 = 486/96
5. 486/96 simplified gives 81/16
6. So, 42/32 + 45/12 = 81/16
   In mixed form: 51/16

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