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Add 56/42 and 45/96

1^st number: 1 14/42, 2^nd number: 45/96

56/42 + 45/96 is 173/96.

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,
   56/42 = 56 × 16/42 × 16 = 896/672
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
   45/96 = 45 × 7/96 × 7 = 315/672
4. Add the two like fractions:
   896/672 + 315/672 = 896 + 315/672 = 1211/672
5. 1211/672 simplified gives 173/96
6. So, 56/42 + 45/96 = 173/96
   In mixed form: 177/96

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