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Add 42/48 and 96/45

1^st number: 42/48, 2^nd number: 2 6/45

42/48 + 96/45 is 361/120.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 45 is 720
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
   42/48 = 42 × 15/48 × 15 = 630/720
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
   96/45 = 96 × 16/45 × 16 = 1536/720
4. Add the two like fractions:
   630/720 + 1536/720 = 630 + 1536/720 = 2166/720
5. 2166/720 simplified gives 361/120
6. So, 42/48 + 96/45 = 361/120
   In mixed form: 31/120

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