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Add 42/24 and 48/36

1^st number: 1 18/24, 2^nd number: 1 12/36

42/24 + 48/36 is 37/12.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 36 is 72
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 3 = 72,
   42/24 = 42 × 3/24 × 3 = 126/72
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 2 = 72,
   48/36 = 48 × 2/36 × 2 = 96/72
4. Add the two like fractions:
   126/72 + 96/72 = 126 + 96/72 = 222/72
5. 222/72 simplified gives 37/12
6. So, 42/24 + 48/36 = 37/12
   In mixed form: 31/12

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