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Add 48/42 and 56/8

1^st number: 1 6/42, 2^nd number: 7 0/8

48/42 + 56/8 is 57/7.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 8 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 8 × 21 = 168,
   56/8 = 56 × 21/8 × 21 = 1176/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   192/168 + 1176/168 = 192 + 1176/168 = 1368/168
5. 1368/168 simplified gives 57/7
6. So, 48/42 + 56/8 = 57/7
   In mixed form: 81/7

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