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Add 42/20 and 50/48

1^st number: 2 2/20, 2^nd number: 1 2/48

42/20 + 50/48 is 377/120.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 48 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 12 = 240,
   42/20 = 42 × 12/20 × 12 = 504/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
   50/48 = 50 × 5/48 × 5 = 250/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   504/240 + 250/240 = 504 + 250/240 = 754/240
5. 754/240 simplified gives 377/120
6. So, 42/20 + 50/48 = 377/120
   In mixed form: 317/120

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