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Add 96/45 and 40/42

1^st number: 2 6/45, 2^nd number: 40/42

96/45 + 40/42 is 108/35.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 42 is 630
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
   96/45 = 96 × 14/45 × 14 = 1344/630
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 15 = 630,
   40/42 = 40 × 15/42 × 15 = 600/630
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1344/630 + 600/630 = 1344 + 600/630 = 1944/630
5. 1944/630 simplified gives 108/35
6. So, 96/45 + 40/42 = 108/35
   In mixed form: 33/35

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