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Add 42/27 and 54/4

1^st number: 1 15/27, 2^nd number: 13 2/4

42/27 + 54/4 is 271/18.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 4 is 108
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
   42/27 = 42 × 4/27 × 4 = 168/108
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
   54/4 = 54 × 27/4 × 27 = 1458/108
4. Add the two like fractions:
   168/108 + 1458/108 = 168 + 1458/108 = 1626/108
5. 1626/108 simplified gives 271/18
6. So, 42/27 + 54/4 = 271/18
   In mixed form: 151/18

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