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Add 42/54 and 49/30

1^st number: 42/54, 2^nd number: 1 19/30

42/54 + 49/30 is 217/90.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 30 is 270
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
   42/54 = 42 × 5/54 × 5 = 210/270
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
   49/30 = 49 × 9/30 × 9 = 441/270
4. Add the two like fractions:
   210/270 + 441/270 = 210 + 441/270 = 651/270
5. 651/270 simplified gives 217/90
6. So, 42/54 + 49/30 = 217/90
   In mixed form: 237/90

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