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Add 42/32 and 49/54

1^st number: 1 10/32, 2^nd number: 49/54

42/32 + 49/54 is 959/432.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 54 is 864
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 27 = 864,
   42/32 = 42 × 27/32 × 27 = 1134/864
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 16 = 864,
   49/54 = 49 × 16/54 × 16 = 784/864
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1134/864 + 784/864 = 1134 + 784/864 = 1918/864
5. 1918/864 simplified gives 959/432
6. So, 42/32 + 49/54 = 959/432
   In mixed form: 295/432

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