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Add 42/48 and 3/5

42/48 + 3/5 is 59/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 5 is 240

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
    42/48 = 42 × 5/48 × 5 = 210/240
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 48 = 240,
    3/5 = 3 × 48/5 × 48 = 144/240
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    210/240 + 144/240 = 210 + 144/240 = 354/240
  5. 354/240 simplified gives 59/40
  6. So, 42/48 + 3/5 = 59/40
    In mixed form: 119/40

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