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Add 2/54 and 63/42

1^st number: 2/54, 2^nd number: 1 21/42

2/54 + 63/42 is 83/54.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 42 is 378
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 7 = 378,
   2/54 = 2 × 7/54 × 7 = 14/378
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 9 = 378,
   63/42 = 63 × 9/42 × 9 = 567/378
4. Add the two like fractions:
   14/378 + 567/378 = 14 + 567/378 = 581/378
5. 581/378 simplified gives 83/54
6. So, 2/54 + 63/42 = 83/54
   In mixed form: 129/54

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