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Add 10/48 and 50/42

1st number: 10/48, 2nd number: 1 8/42

10/48 + 50/42 is 235/168.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
    10/48 = 10 × 7/48 × 7 = 70/336
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 8 = 336,
    50/42 = 50 × 8/42 × 8 = 400/336
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    70/336 + 400/336 = 70 + 400/336 = 470/336
  5. 470/336 simplified gives 235/168
  6. So, 10/48 + 50/42 = 235/168
    In mixed form: 167/168

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