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Add 4/42 and 42/48

4/42 + 42/48 is 163/168.

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,
    42/48 = 42 × 7/48 × 7 = 294/336
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    32/336 + 294/336 = 32 + 294/336 = 326/336
  5. 326/336 simplified gives 163/168
  6. So, 4/42 + 42/48 = 163/168

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