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Add 56/42 and 9/48

1st number: 1 14/42, 2nd number: 9/48

56/42 + 9/48 is 73/48.

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,
    9/48 = 9 × 7/48 × 7 = 63/336
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    448/336 + 63/336 = 448 + 63/336 = 511/336
  5. 511/336 simplified gives 73/48
  6. So, 56/42 + 9/48 = 73/48
    In mixed form: 125/48

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