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Add 56/42 and 18/48

1^st number: 1 14/42, 2^nd number: 18/48

56/42 + 18/48 is 41/24.

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,
   56/42 = 56 × 8/42 × 8 = 448/336
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
   18/48 = 18 × 7/48 × 7 = 126/336
4. Add the two like fractions:
   448/336 + 126/336 = 448 + 126/336 = 574/336
5. 574/336 simplified gives 41/24
6. So, 56/42 + 18/48 = 41/24
   In mixed form: 117/24

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