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Add 42/8 and 42/48

1^st number: 5 2/8, 2^nd number: 42/48

42/8 + 42/48 is 49/8.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 48 is 48
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 6 = 48,
   42/8 = 42 × 6/8 × 6 = 252/48
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
   42/48 = 42 × 1/48 × 1 = 42/48
4. Add the two like fractions:
   252/48 + 42/48 = 252 + 42/48 = 294/48
5. 294/48 simplified gives 49/8
6. So, 42/8 + 42/48 = 49/8
   In mixed form: 61/8

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