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Add 3/42 and 60/48

1st number: 3/42, 2nd number: 1 12/48

3/42 + 60/48 is 37/28.

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,
    3/42 = 3 × 8/42 × 8 = 24/336
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
    60/48 = 60 × 7/48 × 7 = 420/336
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    24/336 + 420/336 = 24 + 420/336 = 444/336
  5. 444/336 simplified gives 37/28
  6. So, 3/42 + 60/48 = 37/28
    In mixed form: 19/28

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