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Add 42/54 and 48/36

1^st number: 42/54, 2^nd number: 1 12/36

42/54 + 48/36 is 19/9.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 36 is 108
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
   42/54 = 42 × 2/54 × 2 = 84/108
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
   48/36 = 48 × 3/36 × 3 = 144/108
4. Add the two like fractions:
   84/108 + 144/108 = 84 + 144/108 = 228/108
5. 228/108 simplified gives 19/9
6. So, 42/54 + 48/36 = 19/9
   In mixed form: 21/9

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