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Add 56/42 and 96/45

1^st number: 1 14/42, 2^nd number: 2 6/45

56/42 + 96/45 is 52/15.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 45 is 630
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 15 = 630,
   56/42 = 56 × 15/42 × 15 = 840/630
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
   96/45 = 96 × 14/45 × 14 = 1344/630
4. Add the two like fractions:
   840/630 + 1344/630 = 840 + 1344/630 = 2184/630
5. 2184/630 simplified gives 52/15
6. So, 56/42 + 96/45 = 52/15
   In mixed form: 37/15

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