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Add 45/48 and 50/42

1^st number: 45/48, 2^nd number: 1 8/42

45/48 + 50/42 is 715/336.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 42 is 336
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
   45/48 = 45 × 7/48 × 7 = 315/336
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 8 = 336,
   50/42 = 50 × 8/42 × 8 = 400/336
4. Add the two like fractions:
   315/336 + 400/336 = 315 + 400/336 = 715/336
5. So, 45/48 + 50/42 = 715/336
   In mixed form: 243/336

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