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Add 48/2 and 14/42

1st number: 24 0/2, 2nd number: 14/42

48/2 + 14/42 is 73/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 42 is 42

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 21 = 42,
    48/2 = 48 × 21/2 × 21 = 1008/42
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
    14/42 = 14 × 1/42 × 1 = 14/42
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1008/42 + 14/42 = 1008 + 14/42 = 1022/42
  5. 1022/42 simplified gives 73/3
  6. So, 48/2 + 14/42 = 73/3
    In mixed form: 241/3

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