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Add 48/28 and 24/42

1^st number: 1 20/28, 2^nd number: 24/42

48/28 + 24/42 is 16/7.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 42 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
   48/28 = 48 × 3/28 × 3 = 144/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
   24/42 = 24 × 2/42 × 2 = 48/84
4. Add the two like fractions:
   144/84 + 48/84 = 144 + 48/84 = 192/84
5. 192/84 simplified gives 16/7
6. So, 48/28 + 24/42 = 16/7
   In mixed form: 22/7

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