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Add 42/18 and 45/54

1^st number: 2 6/18, 2^nd number: 45/54

42/18 + 45/54 is 19/6.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 54 is 54
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 3 = 54,
   42/18 = 42 × 3/18 × 3 = 126/54
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
   45/54 = 45 × 1/54 × 1 = 45/54
4. Add the two like fractions:
   126/54 + 45/54 = 126 + 45/54 = 171/54
5. 171/54 simplified gives 19/6
6. So, 42/18 + 45/54 = 19/6
   In mixed form: 31/6

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