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Add 60/42 and 45/96

1^st number: 1 18/42, 2^nd number: 45/96

60/42 + 45/96 is 425/224.

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,
   60/42 = 60 × 16/42 × 16 = 960/672
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
   45/96 = 45 × 7/96 × 7 = 315/672
4. Add the two like fractions:
   960/672 + 315/672 = 960 + 315/672 = 1275/672
5. 1275/672 simplified gives 425/224
6. So, 60/42 + 45/96 = 425/224
   In mixed form: 1201/224

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