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Add 48/42 and 56/30

1^st number: 1 6/42, 2^nd number: 1 26/30

48/42 + 56/30 is 316/105.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 30 is 210
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
   48/42 = 48 × 5/42 × 5 = 240/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
   56/30 = 56 × 7/30 × 7 = 392/210
4. Add the two like fractions:
   240/210 + 392/210 = 240 + 392/210 = 632/210
5. 632/210 simplified gives 316/105
6. So, 48/42 + 56/30 = 316/105
   In mixed form: 31/105

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