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Add 42/54 and 96/27

1^st number: 42/54, 2^nd number: 3 15/27

42/54 + 96/27 is 13/3.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 27 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 27 × 2 = 54,
   96/27 = 96 × 2/27 × 2 = 192/54
4. Add the two like fractions:
   42/54 + 192/54 = 42 + 192/54 = 234/54
5. 234/54 simplified gives 13/3
6. So, 42/54 + 96/27 = 13/3
   In mixed form: 41/3

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