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Add 48/2 and 42/18

1st number: 24 0/2, 2nd number: 2 6/18

48/2 + 42/18 is 79/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 18 is 18

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 18
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 9 = 18,
    48/2 = 48 × 9/2 × 9 = 432/18
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 1 = 18,
    42/18 = 42 × 1/18 × 1 = 42/18
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    432/18 + 42/18 = 432 + 42/18 = 474/18
  5. 474/18 simplified gives 79/3
  6. So, 48/2 + 42/18 = 79/3
    In mixed form: 261/3

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