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Add 42/7 and 45/96

1^st number: 6 0/7, 2^nd number: 45/96

42/7 + 45/96 is 207/32.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 7 and 96 is 672
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 96 = 672,
   42/7 = 42 × 96/7 × 96 = 4032/672
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
   45/96 = 45 × 7/96 × 7 = 315/672
4. Add the two like fractions:
   4032/672 + 315/672 = 4032 + 315/672 = 4347/672
5. 4347/672 simplified gives 207/32
6. So, 42/7 + 45/96 = 207/32
   In mixed form: 615/32

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