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Add 48/4 and 12/42

1st number: 12 0/4, 2nd number: 12/42

48/4 + 12/42 is 86/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 42 is 84

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 21 = 84,
    48/4 = 48 × 21/4 × 21 = 1008/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
    12/42 = 12 × 2/42 × 2 = 24/84
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1008/84 + 24/84 = 1008 + 24/84 = 1032/84
  5. 1032/84 simplified gives 86/7
  6. So, 48/4 + 12/42 = 86/7
    In mixed form: 122/7

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