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Add 42/48 and 1/35

42/48 + 1/35 is 253/280.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 35 is 1680

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 35 = 1680,
    42/48 = 42 × 35/48 × 35 = 1470/1680
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 48 = 1680,
    1/35 = 1 × 48/35 × 48 = 48/1680
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1470/1680 + 48/1680 = 1470 + 48/1680 = 1518/1680
  5. 1518/1680 simplified gives 253/280
  6. So, 42/48 + 1/35 = 253/280

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