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Add 48/84 and 5/42

48/84 + 5/42 is 29/42.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 42 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
   48/84 = 48 × 1/84 × 1 = 48/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
   5/42 = 5 × 2/42 × 2 = 10/84
4. Add the two like fractions:
   48/84 + 10/84 = 48 + 10/84 = 58/84
5. 58/84 simplified gives 29/42
6. So, 48/84 + 5/42 = 29/42

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