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Add 48/4 and 14/42

1^st number: 12 0/4, 2^nd number: 14/42

48/4 + 14/42 is 37/3.

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,
   14/42 = 14 × 2/42 × 2 = 28/84
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1008/84 + 28/84 = 1008 + 28/84 = 1036/84
5. 1036/84 simplified gives 37/3
6. So, 48/4 + 14/42 = 37/3
   In mixed form: 121/3

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