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Add 48/42 and 28/24

1^st number: 1 6/42, 2^nd number: 1 4/24

48/42 + 28/24 is 97/42.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 24 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
   48/42 = 48 × 4/42 × 4 = 192/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   28/24 = 28 × 7/24 × 7 = 196/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   192/168 + 196/168 = 192 + 196/168 = 388/168
5. 388/168 simplified gives 97/42
6. So, 48/42 + 28/24 = 97/42
   In mixed form: 213/42

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