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Add 42/49 and 9/48

42/49 + 9/48 is 117/112.

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,
    9/48 = 9 × 49/48 × 49 = 441/2352
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2016/2352 + 441/2352 = 2016 + 441/2352 = 2457/2352
  5. 2457/2352 simplified gives 117/112
  6. So, 42/49 + 9/48 = 117/112
    In mixed form: 15/112

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