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Add 42/45 and 54/6

1^st number: 42/45, 2^nd number: 9 0/6

42/45 + 54/6 is 149/15.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 6 is 90
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
   42/45 = 42 × 2/45 × 2 = 84/90
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
   54/6 = 54 × 15/6 × 15 = 810/90
4. Add the two like fractions:
   84/90 + 810/90 = 84 + 810/90 = 894/90
5. 894/90 simplified gives 149/15
6. So, 42/45 + 54/6 = 149/15
   In mixed form: 914/15

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