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Add 42/36 and 48/54

1^st number: 1 6/36, 2^nd number: 48/54

42/36 + 48/54 is 37/18.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 54 is 108
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
   42/36 = 42 × 3/36 × 3 = 126/108
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
   48/54 = 48 × 2/54 × 2 = 96/108
4. Add the two like fractions:
   126/108 + 96/108 = 126 + 96/108 = 222/108
5. 222/108 simplified gives 37/18
6. So, 42/36 + 48/54 = 37/18
   In mixed form: 21/18

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