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Add 2/42 and 9/54

2/42 + 9/54 is 3/14.

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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,
   9/54 = 9 × 7/54 × 7 = 63/378
4. Add the two like fractions:
   18/378 + 63/378 = 18 + 63/378 = 81/378
5. 81/378 simplified gives 3/14
6. So, 2/42 + 9/54 = 3/14

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