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Add 42/56 and 48/9

1^st number: 42/56, 2^nd number: 5 3/9

42/56 + 48/9 is 73/12.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 9 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
   42/56 = 42 × 9/56 × 9 = 378/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 56 = 504,
   48/9 = 48 × 56/9 × 56 = 2688/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   378/504 + 2688/504 = 378 + 2688/504 = 3066/504
5. 3066/504 simplified gives 73/12
6. So, 42/56 + 48/9 = 73/12
   In mixed form: 61/12

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