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Add 42/12 and 48/49

1^st number: 3 6/12, 2^nd number: 48/49

42/12 + 48/49 is 439/98.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 49 is 588
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 49 = 588,
   42/12 = 42 × 49/12 × 49 = 2058/588
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 12 = 588,
   48/49 = 48 × 12/49 × 12 = 576/588
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2058/588 + 576/588 = 2058 + 576/588 = 2634/588
5. 2634/588 simplified gives 439/98
6. So, 42/12 + 48/49 = 439/98
   In mixed form: 447/98

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