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Add 96/42 and 9/45

1^st number: 2 12/42, 2^nd number: 9/45

96/42 + 9/45 is 87/35.

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,
   9/45 = 9 × 14/45 × 14 = 126/630
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1440/630 + 126/630 = 1440 + 126/630 = 1566/630
5. 1566/630 simplified gives 87/35
6. So, 96/42 + 9/45 = 87/35
   In mixed form: 217/35

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