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Add 42/18 and 60/54

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

42/18 + 60/54 is 31/9.

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,
   60/54 = 60 × 1/54 × 1 = 60/54
4. Add the two like fractions:
   126/54 + 60/54 = 126 + 60/54 = 186/54
5. 186/54 simplified gives 31/9
6. So, 42/18 + 60/54 = 31/9
   In mixed form: 34/9

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