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Add 42/96 and 48/27

1^st number: 42/96, 2^nd number: 1 21/27

42/96 + 48/27 is 319/144.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 27 is 864
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 9 = 864,
   42/96 = 42 × 9/96 × 9 = 378/864
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 32 = 864,
   48/27 = 48 × 32/27 × 32 = 1536/864
4. Add the two like fractions:
   378/864 + 1536/864 = 378 + 1536/864 = 1914/864
5. 1914/864 simplified gives 319/144
6. So, 42/96 + 48/27 = 319/144
   In mixed form: 231/144

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