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Add 42/21 and 48/45

1^st number: 2 0/21, 2^nd number: 1 3/45

42/21 + 48/45 is 46/15.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 45 is 315
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 15 = 315,
   42/21 = 42 × 15/21 × 15 = 630/315
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
   48/45 = 48 × 7/45 × 7 = 336/315
4. Add the two like fractions:
   630/315 + 336/315 = 630 + 336/315 = 966/315
5. 966/315 simplified gives 46/15
6. So, 42/21 + 48/45 = 46/15
   In mixed form: 31/15

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