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Add 3/42 and 10/54

3/42 + 10/54 is 97/378.

Steps for adding fractions

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,
   3/42 = 3 × 9/42 × 9 = 27/378
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 7 = 378,
   10/54 = 10 × 7/54 × 7 = 70/378
4. Add the two like fractions:
   27/378 + 70/378 = 27 + 70/378 = 97/378
5. So, 3/42 + 10/54 = 97/378

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