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Add 2/4 and 42/48

2/4 + 42/48 is 11/8.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 48 is 48

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 12 = 48,
    2/4 = 2 × 12/4 × 12 = 24/48
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
    42/48 = 42 × 1/48 × 1 = 42/48
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    24/48 + 42/48 = 24 + 42/48 = 66/48
  5. 66/48 simplified gives 11/8
  6. So, 2/4 + 42/48 = 11/8
    In mixed form: 13/8

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