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Add 48/14 and 5/42

1^st number: 3 6/14, 2^nd number: 5/42

48/14 + 5/42 is 149/42.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 42 is 42
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 3 = 42,
   48/14 = 48 × 3/14 × 3 = 144/42
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
   5/42 = 5 × 1/42 × 1 = 5/42
4. Add the two like fractions:
   144/42 + 5/42 = 144 + 5/42 = 149/42
5. So, 48/14 + 5/42 = 149/42
   In mixed form: 323/42

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