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Add 42/54 and 48/9

1^st number: 42/54, 2^nd number: 5 3/9

42/54 + 48/9 is 55/9.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 9 is 54
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
   42/54 = 42 × 1/54 × 1 = 42/54
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 6 = 54,
   48/9 = 48 × 6/9 × 6 = 288/54
4. Add the two like fractions:
   42/54 + 288/54 = 42 + 288/54 = 330/54
5. 330/54 simplified gives 55/9
6. So, 42/54 + 48/9 = 55/9
   In mixed form: 61/9

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