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Add 42/2 and 5/54

1^st number: 21 0/2, 2^nd number: 5/54

42/2 + 5/54 is 1139/54.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 54 is 54
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 27 = 54,
   42/2 = 42 × 27/2 × 27 = 1134/54
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
   5/54 = 5 × 1/54 × 1 = 5/54
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1134/54 + 5/54 = 1134 + 5/54 = 1139/54
5. So, 42/2 + 5/54 = 1139/54
   In mixed form: 215/54

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