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Add 48/42 and 18/96

1^st number: 1 6/42, 2^nd number: 18/96

48/42 + 18/96 is 149/112.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 96 is 672
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 16 = 672,
   48/42 = 48 × 16/42 × 16 = 768/672
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
   18/96 = 18 × 7/96 × 7 = 126/672
4. Add the two like fractions:
   768/672 + 126/672 = 768 + 126/672 = 894/672
5. 894/672 simplified gives 149/112
6. So, 48/42 + 18/96 = 149/112
   In mixed form: 137/112

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