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Add 48/42 and 12/32

1st number: 1 6/42, 2nd number: 12/32

48/42 + 12/32 is 85/56.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 42 and 32 is 672

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 16 = 672,
    48/42 = 48 × 16/42 × 16 = 768/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
    12/32 = 12 × 21/32 × 21 = 252/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    768/672 + 252/672 = 768 + 252/672 = 1020/672
  5. 1020/672 simplified gives 85/56
  6. So, 48/42 + 12/32 = 85/56
    In mixed form: 129/56

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