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Add 48/10 and 5/42

1st number: 4 8/10, 2nd number: 5/42

48/10 + 5/42 is 1033/210.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 42 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 21 = 210,
    48/10 = 48 × 21/10 × 21 = 1008/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
    5/42 = 5 × 5/42 × 5 = 25/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1008/210 + 25/210 = 1008 + 25/210 = 1033/210
  5. So, 48/10 + 5/42 = 1033/210
    In mixed form: 4193/210

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