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Add 5/42 and 90/48

1st number: 5/42, 2nd number: 1 42/48

5/42 + 90/48 is 335/168.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 42 and 48 is 336

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 8 = 336,
    5/42 = 5 × 8/42 × 8 = 40/336
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
    90/48 = 90 × 7/48 × 7 = 630/336
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    40/336 + 630/336 = 40 + 630/336 = 670/336
  5. 670/336 simplified gives 335/168
  6. So, 5/42 + 90/48 = 335/168
    In mixed form: 1167/168

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