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Add 12/5 and 42/48

1st number: 2 2/5, 2nd number: 42/48

12/5 + 42/48 is 131/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 48 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 48 = 240,
    12/5 = 12 × 48/5 × 48 = 576/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    42/48 = 42 × 5/48 × 5 = 210/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    576/240 + 210/240 = 576 + 210/240 = 786/240
  5. 786/240 simplified gives 131/40
  6. So, 12/5 + 42/48 = 131/40
    In mixed form: 311/40

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