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Add 42/54 and 96/45

1^st number: 42/54, 2^nd number: 2 6/45

42/54 + 96/45 is 131/45.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 45 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 45 × 6 = 270,
   96/45 = 96 × 6/45 × 6 = 576/270
4. Add the two like fractions:
   210/270 + 576/270 = 210 + 576/270 = 786/270
5. 786/270 simplified gives 131/45
6. So, 42/54 + 96/45 = 131/45
   In mixed form: 241/45

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