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Add 54/42 and 30/96

1^st number: 1 12/42, 2^nd number: 30/96

54/42 + 30/96 is 179/112.

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,
   54/42 = 54 × 16/42 × 16 = 864/672
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
   30/96 = 30 × 7/96 × 7 = 210/672
4. Add the two like fractions:
   864/672 + 210/672 = 864 + 210/672 = 1074/672
5. 1074/672 simplified gives 179/112
6. So, 54/42 + 30/96 = 179/112
   In mixed form: 167/112

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