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Add 42/96 and 45/25

1^st number: 42/96, 2^nd number: 1 20/25

42/96 + 45/25 is 179/80.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 25 is 2400
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
   42/96 = 42 × 25/96 × 25 = 1050/2400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 96 = 2400,
   45/25 = 45 × 96/25 × 96 = 4320/2400
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1050/2400 + 4320/2400 = 1050 + 4320/2400 = 5370/2400
5. 5370/2400 simplified gives 179/80
6. So, 42/96 + 45/25 = 179/80
   In mixed form: 219/80

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