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Add 48/42 and 7/12

1^st number: 1 6/42, 2^nd number: 7/12

48/42 + 7/12 is 145/84.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 12 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
   48/42 = 48 × 2/42 × 2 = 96/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 7 = 84,
   7/12 = 7 × 7/12 × 7 = 49/84
4. Add the two like fractions:
   96/84 + 49/84 = 96 + 49/84 = 145/84
5. So, 48/42 + 7/12 = 145/84
   In mixed form: 161/84

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