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Add 42/48 and 5/9

42/48 + 5/9 is 103/72.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 48 and 9 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 9 × 16 = 144,
    5/9 = 5 × 16/9 × 16 = 80/144
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    126/144 + 80/144 = 126 + 80/144 = 206/144
  5. 206/144 simplified gives 103/72
  6. So, 42/48 + 5/9 = 103/72
    In mixed form: 131/72

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