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Add 96/21 and 24/45

1^st number: 4 12/21, 2^nd number: 24/45

96/21 + 24/45 is 536/105.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 45 is 315
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 15 = 315,
   96/21 = 96 × 15/21 × 15 = 1440/315
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
   24/45 = 24 × 7/45 × 7 = 168/315
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1440/315 + 168/315 = 1440 + 168/315 = 1608/315
5. 1608/315 simplified gives 536/105
6. So, 96/21 + 24/45 = 536/105
   In mixed form: 511/105

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