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Add 8/42 and 96/45

1^st number: 8/42, 2^nd number: 2 6/45

8/42 + 96/45 is 244/105.

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,
   8/42 = 8 × 15/42 × 15 = 120/630
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
   96/45 = 96 × 14/45 × 14 = 1344/630
4. Add the two like fractions:
   120/630 + 1344/630 = 120 + 1344/630 = 1464/630
5. 1464/630 simplified gives 244/105
6. So, 8/42 + 96/45 = 244/105
   In mixed form: 234/105

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