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Add 42/48 and 60/49

1^st number: 42/48, 2^nd number: 1 11/49

42/48 + 60/49 is 823/392.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 49 is 2352
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2352
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
   42/48 = 42 × 49/48 × 49 = 2058/2352
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 48 = 2352,
   60/49 = 60 × 48/49 × 48 = 2880/2352
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2058/2352 + 2880/2352 = 2058 + 2880/2352 = 4938/2352
5. 4938/2352 simplified gives 823/392
6. So, 42/48 + 60/49 = 823/392
   In mixed form: 239/392

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