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Add 96/42 and 18/48

1^st number: 2 12/42, 2^nd number: 18/48

96/42 + 18/48 is 149/56.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 48 is 336
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 8 = 336,
   96/42 = 96 × 8/42 × 8 = 768/336
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
   18/48 = 18 × 7/48 × 7 = 126/336
4. Add the two like fractions:
   768/336 + 126/336 = 768 + 126/336 = 894/336
5. 894/336 simplified gives 149/56
6. So, 96/42 + 18/48 = 149/56
   In mixed form: 237/56

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