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Add 42/5 and 45/48

1^st number: 8 2/5, 2^nd number: 45/48

42/5 + 45/48 is 747/80.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 48 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 48 = 240,
   42/5 = 42 × 48/5 × 48 = 2016/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
   45/48 = 45 × 5/48 × 5 = 225/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2016/240 + 225/240 = 2016 + 225/240 = 2241/240
5. 2241/240 simplified gives 747/80
6. So, 42/5 + 45/48 = 747/80
   In mixed form: 927/80

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