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Add 48/45 and 8/42

1st number: 1 3/45, 2nd number: 8/42

48/45 + 8/42 is 44/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 42 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
    48/45 = 48 × 14/45 × 14 = 672/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 15 = 630,
    8/42 = 8 × 15/42 × 15 = 120/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    672/630 + 120/630 = 672 + 120/630 = 792/630
  5. 792/630 simplified gives 44/35
  6. So, 48/45 + 8/42 = 44/35
    In mixed form: 19/35

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