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Add 42/49 and 18/48

42/49 + 18/48 is 69/56.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 49 and 48 is 2352

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2352
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 48 = 2352,
    42/49 = 42 × 48/49 × 48 = 2016/2352
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 49 = 2352,
    18/48 = 18 × 49/48 × 49 = 882/2352
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2016/2352 + 882/2352 = 2016 + 882/2352 = 2898/2352
  5. 2898/2352 simplified gives 69/56
  6. So, 42/49 + 18/48 = 69/56
    In mixed form: 113/56

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