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Add 42/48 and 5/36

42/48 + 5/36 is 73/72.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 36 is 144

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 144
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 3 = 144,
    42/48 = 42 × 3/48 × 3 = 126/144
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 4 = 144,
    5/36 = 5 × 4/36 × 4 = 20/144
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    126/144 + 20/144 = 126 + 20/144 = 146/144
  5. 146/144 simplified gives 73/72
  6. So, 42/48 + 5/36 = 73/72
    In mixed form: 11/72

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