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Add 96/48 and 42/45

1^st number: 2 0/48, 2^nd number: 42/45

96/48 + 42/45 is 44/15.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 45 is 720
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
   96/48 = 96 × 15/48 × 15 = 1440/720
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 16 = 720,
   42/45 = 42 × 16/45 × 16 = 672/720
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1440/720 + 672/720 = 1440 + 672/720 = 2112/720
5. 2112/720 simplified gives 44/15
6. So, 96/48 + 42/45 = 44/15
   In mixed form: 214/15

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