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Add 4/42 and 12/48

4/42 + 12/48 is 29/84.

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,
    4/42 = 4 × 8/42 × 8 = 32/336
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
    12/48 = 12 × 7/48 × 7 = 84/336
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    32/336 + 84/336 = 32 + 84/336 = 116/336
  5. 116/336 simplified gives 29/84
  6. So, 4/42 + 12/48 = 29/84

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