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Add 48/72 and 2/42

48/72 + 2/42 is 5/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 72 and 42 is 504

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
    48/72 = 48 × 7/72 × 7 = 336/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 12 = 504,
    2/42 = 2 × 12/42 × 12 = 24/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    336/504 + 24/504 = 336 + 24/504 = 360/504
  5. 360/504 simplified gives 5/7
  6. So, 48/72 + 2/42 = 5/7

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