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Add 2/42 and 45/54

2/42 + 45/54 is 37/42.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 54 is 378
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 9 = 378,
   2/42 = 2 × 9/42 × 9 = 18/378
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 7 = 378,
   45/54 = 45 × 7/54 × 7 = 315/378
4. Add the two like fractions:
   18/378 + 315/378 = 18 + 315/378 = 333/378
5. 333/378 simplified gives 37/42
6. So, 2/42 + 45/54 = 37/42

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