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Add 8/42 and 48/45

1^st number: 8/42, 2^nd number: 1 3/45

8/42 + 48/45 is 44/35.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 45 is 630
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 15 = 630,
   8/42 = 8 × 15/42 × 15 = 120/630
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 14 = 630,
   48/45 = 48 × 14/45 × 14 = 672/630
4. Add the two like fractions:
   120/630 + 672/630 = 120 + 672/630 = 792/630
5. 792/630 simplified gives 44/35
6. So, 8/42 + 48/45 = 44/35
   In mixed form: 19/35

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