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Add 2/42 and 48/49

2/42 + 48/49 is 151/147.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 42 and 49 is 294

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 7 = 294,
    2/42 = 2 × 7/42 × 7 = 14/294
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 6 = 294,
    48/49 = 48 × 6/49 × 6 = 288/294
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    14/294 + 288/294 = 14 + 288/294 = 302/294
  5. 302/294 simplified gives 151/147
  6. So, 2/42 + 48/49 = 151/147
    In mixed form: 14/147

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