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Add 42/7 and 84/48

1st number: 6 0/7, 2nd number: 1 36/48

42/7 + 84/48 is 31/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 48 is 336

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 48 = 336,
    42/7 = 42 × 48/7 × 48 = 2016/336
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
    84/48 = 84 × 7/48 × 7 = 588/336
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2016/336 + 588/336 = 2016 + 588/336 = 2604/336
  5. 2604/336 simplified gives 31/4
  6. So, 42/7 + 84/48 = 31/4
    In mixed form: 73/4

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