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Add 42/72 and 96/45

1^st number: 42/72, 2^nd number: 2 6/45

42/72 + 96/45 is 163/60.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 45 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
   42/72 = 42 × 5/72 × 5 = 210/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
   96/45 = 96 × 8/45 × 8 = 768/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   210/360 + 768/360 = 210 + 768/360 = 978/360
5. 978/360 simplified gives 163/60
6. So, 42/72 + 96/45 = 163/60
   In mixed form: 243/60

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