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Add 1/42 and 5/48

1/42 + 5/48 is 43/336.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 42 and 48 is 336

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 8 = 336,
    1/42 = 1 × 8/42 × 8 = 8/336
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
    5/48 = 5 × 7/48 × 7 = 35/336
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    8/336 + 35/336 = 8 + 35/336 = 43/336
  5. So, 1/42 + 5/48 = 43/336

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