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Add 42/28 and 48/45

1^st number: 1 14/28, 2^nd number: 1 3/45

42/28 + 48/45 is 77/30.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 45 is 1260
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 45 = 1260,
   42/28 = 42 × 45/28 × 45 = 1890/1260
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 28 = 1260,
   48/45 = 48 × 28/45 × 28 = 1344/1260
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1890/1260 + 1344/1260 = 1890 + 1344/1260 = 3234/1260
5. 3234/1260 simplified gives 77/30
6. So, 42/28 + 48/45 = 77/30
   In mixed form: 217/30

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