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Add 42/48 and 48/54

42/48 + 48/54 is 127/72.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 54 is 432

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
    42/48 = 42 × 9/48 × 9 = 378/432
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
    48/54 = 48 × 8/54 × 8 = 384/432
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    378/432 + 384/432 = 378 + 384/432 = 762/432
  5. 762/432 simplified gives 127/72
  6. So, 42/48 + 48/54 = 127/72
    In mixed form: 155/72

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