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Add 48/4 and 2/42

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

48/4 + 2/42 is 253/21.

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,
   2/42 = 2 × 2/42 × 2 = 4/84
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1008/84 + 4/84 = 1008 + 4/84 = 1012/84
5. 1012/84 simplified gives 253/21
6. So, 48/4 + 2/42 = 253/21
   In mixed form: 121/21

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