Add 48/42 and 2/5, Solve 1 6/42 + 2/5 as a fraction

Add 48/42 and 2/5

1^st number: 1 6/42, 2^nd number: 2/5

48/42 + 2/5 is 54/35.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 42 and 5 is 210

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
48/42 = 48 × 5/42 × 5 = 240/210
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 42 = 210,
2/5 = 2 × 42/5 × 42 = 84/210
Add the two like fractions:
240/210 + 84/210 = 240 + 84/210 = 324/210
324/210 simplified gives 54/35
So, 48/42 + 2/5 = 54/35
In mixed form: 119/35

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