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Add 42/30 and 45/54

1^st number: 1 12/30, 2^nd number: 45/54

42/30 + 45/54 is 67/30.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 54 is 270
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
   42/30 = 42 × 9/30 × 9 = 378/270
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
   45/54 = 45 × 5/54 × 5 = 225/270
4. Add the two like fractions:
   378/270 + 225/270 = 378 + 225/270 = 603/270
5. 603/270 simplified gives 67/30
6. So, 42/30 + 45/54 = 67/30
   In mixed form: 27/30

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