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Add 42/48 and 42/54

42/48 + 42/54 is 119/72.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 54 is 432
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
   42/48 = 42 × 9/48 × 9 = 378/432
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
   42/54 = 42 × 8/54 × 8 = 336/432
4. Add the two like fractions:
   378/432 + 336/432 = 378 + 336/432 = 714/432
5. 714/432 simplified gives 119/72
6. So, 42/48 + 42/54 = 119/72
   In mixed form: 147/72

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