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Add 49/42 and 54/96

1^st number: 1 7/42, 2^nd number: 54/96

49/42 + 54/96 is 83/48.

Steps for adding fractions

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,
   49/42 = 49 × 16/42 × 16 = 784/672
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
   54/96 = 54 × 7/96 × 7 = 378/672
4. Add the two like fractions:
   784/672 + 378/672 = 784 + 378/672 = 1162/672
5. 1162/672 simplified gives 83/48
6. So, 49/42 + 54/96 = 83/48
   In mixed form: 135/48

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