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Add 42/48 and 8/9

42/48 + 8/9 is 127/72.

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,
    8/9 = 8 × 16/9 × 16 = 128/144
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    126/144 + 128/144 = 126 + 128/144 = 254/144
  5. 254/144 simplified gives 127/72
  6. So, 42/48 + 8/9 = 127/72
    In mixed form: 155/72

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