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Add 6/48 and 42/8

1^st number: 6/48, 2^nd number: 5 2/8

6/48 + 42/8 is 43/8.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 8 is 48
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
   6/48 = 6 × 1/48 × 1 = 6/48
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 6 = 48,
   42/8 = 42 × 6/8 × 6 = 252/48
4. Add the two like fractions:
   6/48 + 252/48 = 6 + 252/48 = 258/48
5. 258/48 simplified gives 43/8
6. So, 6/48 + 42/8 = 43/8
   In mixed form: 53/8

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