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Add 56/96 and 42/20

1^st number: 56/96, 2^nd number: 2 2/20

56/96 + 42/20 is 161/60.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 96 and 20 is 480
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 480
2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 5 = 480,
   56/96 = 56 × 5/96 × 5 = 280/480
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 24 = 480,
   42/20 = 42 × 24/20 × 24 = 1008/480
4. Add the two like fractions:
   280/480 + 1008/480 = 280 + 1008/480 = 1288/480
5. 1288/480 simplified gives 161/60
6. So, 56/96 + 42/20 = 161/60
   In mixed form: 241/60

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