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Add 42/18 and 49/48

1^st number: 2 6/18, 2^nd number: 1 1/48

42/18 + 49/48 is 161/48.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 48 is 144
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 8 = 144,
   42/18 = 42 × 8/18 × 8 = 336/144
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
   49/48 = 49 × 3/48 × 3 = 147/144
4. Add the two like fractions:
   336/144 + 147/144 = 336 + 147/144 = 483/144
5. 483/144 simplified gives 161/48
6. So, 42/18 + 49/48 = 161/48
   In mixed form: 317/48

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