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Add 42/10 and 18/48

1st number: 4 2/10, 2nd number: 18/48

42/10 + 18/48 is 183/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 48 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 24 = 240,
    42/10 = 42 × 24/10 × 24 = 1008/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    18/48 = 18 × 5/48 × 5 = 90/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1008/240 + 90/240 = 1008 + 90/240 = 1098/240
  5. 1098/240 simplified gives 183/40
  6. So, 42/10 + 18/48 = 183/40
    In mixed form: 423/40

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