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Add 42/96 and 32/30

1^st number: 42/96, 2^nd number: 1 2/30

42/96 + 32/30 is 361/240.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 30 is 480
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
   42/96 = 42 × 5/96 × 5 = 210/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 16 = 480,
   32/30 = 32 × 16/30 × 16 = 512/480
4. Add the two like fractions:
   210/480 + 512/480 = 210 + 512/480 = 722/480
5. 722/480 simplified gives 361/240
6. So, 42/96 + 32/30 = 361/240
   In mixed form: 1121/240

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