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Add 42/4 and 84/48

1^st number: 10 2/4, 2^nd number: 1 36/48

42/4 + 84/48 is 49/4.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 48 is 48
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 12 = 48,
   42/4 = 42 × 12/4 × 12 = 504/48
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
   84/48 = 84 × 1/48 × 1 = 84/48
4. Add the two like fractions:
   504/48 + 84/48 = 504 + 84/48 = 588/48
5. 588/48 simplified gives 49/4
6. So, 42/4 + 84/48 = 49/4
   In mixed form: 121/4

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