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Add 42/54 and 96/9

1^st number: 42/54, 2^nd number: 10 6/9

42/54 + 96/9 is 103/9.

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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,
   96/9 = 96 × 6/9 × 6 = 576/54
4. Add the two like fractions:
   42/54 + 576/54 = 42 + 576/54 = 618/54
5. 618/54 simplified gives 103/9
6. So, 42/54 + 96/9 = 103/9
   In mixed form: 114/9

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