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Add 96/42 and 3/45

1^st number: 2 12/42, 2^nd number: 3/45

96/42 + 3/45 is 247/105.

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,
   96/42 = 96 × 15/42 × 15 = 1440/630
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
   3/45 = 3 × 14/45 × 14 = 42/630
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1440/630 + 42/630 = 1440 + 42/630 = 1482/630
5. 1482/630 simplified gives 247/105
6. So, 96/42 + 3/45 = 247/105
   In mixed form: 237/105

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