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Add 2/42 and 48/10

1st number: 2/42, 2nd number: 4 8/10

2/42 + 48/10 is 509/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 42 and 10 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
    2/42 = 2 × 5/42 × 5 = 10/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 21 = 210,
    48/10 = 48 × 21/10 × 21 = 1008/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    10/210 + 1008/210 = 10 + 1008/210 = 1018/210
  5. 1018/210 simplified gives 509/105
  6. So, 2/42 + 48/10 = 509/105
    In mixed form: 489/105

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