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Add 96/56 and 42/45

1^st number: 1 40/56, 2^nd number: 42/45

96/56 + 42/45 is 278/105.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 45 is 2520
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
   96/56 = 96 × 45/56 × 45 = 4320/2520
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 56 = 2520,
   42/45 = 42 × 56/45 × 56 = 2352/2520
4. Add the two like fractions:
   4320/2520 + 2352/2520 = 4320 + 2352/2520 = 6672/2520
5. 6672/2520 simplified gives 278/105
6. So, 96/56 + 42/45 = 278/105
   In mixed form: 268/105

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