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Add 96/42 and 45/24

1^st number: 2 12/42, 2^nd number: 1 21/24

96/42 + 45/24 is 233/56.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 24 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
   96/42 = 96 × 4/42 × 4 = 384/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   45/24 = 45 × 7/24 × 7 = 315/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   384/168 + 315/168 = 384 + 315/168 = 699/168
5. 699/168 simplified gives 233/56
6. So, 96/42 + 45/24 = 233/56
   In mixed form: 49/56

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