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Add 48/64 and 42/12

1^st number: 48/64, 2^nd number: 3 6/12

48/64 + 42/12 is 17/4.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 64 and 12 is 192
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 192
2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 3 = 192,
   48/64 = 48 × 3/64 × 3 = 144/192
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 16 = 192,
   42/12 = 42 × 16/12 × 16 = 672/192
4. Add the two like fractions:
   144/192 + 672/192 = 144 + 672/192 = 816/192
5. 816/192 simplified gives 17/4
6. So, 48/64 + 42/12 = 17/4
   In mixed form: 41/4

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