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Add 48/24 and 42/20

1^st number: 2 0/24, 2^nd number: 2 2/20

48/24 + 42/20 is 41/10.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 20 is 120
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 5 = 120,
   48/24 = 48 × 5/24 × 5 = 240/120
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 6 = 120,
   42/20 = 42 × 6/20 × 6 = 252/120
4. Add the two like fractions:
   240/120 + 252/120 = 240 + 252/120 = 492/120
5. 492/120 simplified gives 41/10
6. So, 48/24 + 42/20 = 41/10
   In mixed form: 41/10

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