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Add 42/15 and 54/81

1^st number: 2 12/15, 2^nd number: 54/81

42/15 + 54/81 is 52/15.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 81 is 405
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 405
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 27 = 405,
   42/15 = 42 × 27/15 × 27 = 1134/405
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 5 = 405,
   54/81 = 54 × 5/81 × 5 = 270/405
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1134/405 + 270/405 = 1134 + 270/405 = 1404/405
5. 1404/405 simplified gives 52/15
6. So, 42/15 + 54/81 = 52/15
   In mixed form: 37/15

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