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Add 48/42 and 18/45

1^st number: 1 6/42, 2^nd number: 18/45

48/42 + 18/45 is 54/35.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 45 is 630
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 15 = 630,
   48/42 = 48 × 15/42 × 15 = 720/630
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
   18/45 = 18 × 14/45 × 14 = 252/630
4. Add the two like fractions:
   720/630 + 252/630 = 720 + 252/630 = 972/630
5. 972/630 simplified gives 54/35
6. So, 48/42 + 18/45 = 54/35
   In mixed form: 119/35

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