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Add 48/42 and 8/64

1^st number: 1 6/42, 2^nd number: 8/64

48/42 + 8/64 is 71/56.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 64 is 1344
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1344
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 32 = 1344,
   48/42 = 48 × 32/42 × 32 = 1536/1344
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 64 × 21 = 1344,
   8/64 = 8 × 21/64 × 21 = 168/1344
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1536/1344 + 168/1344 = 1536 + 168/1344 = 1704/1344
5. 1704/1344 simplified gives 71/56
6. So, 48/42 + 8/64 = 71/56
   In mixed form: 115/56

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