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Add 42/6 and 49/54

1^st number: 7 0/6, 2^nd number: 49/54

42/6 + 49/54 is 427/54.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 54 is 54
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 9 = 54,
   42/6 = 42 × 9/6 × 9 = 378/54
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
   49/54 = 49 × 1/54 × 1 = 49/54
4. Add the two like fractions:
   378/54 + 49/54 = 378 + 49/54 = 427/54
5. So, 42/6 + 49/54 = 427/54
   In mixed form: 749/54

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