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Add 48/42 and 45/54

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

48/42 + 45/54 is 83/42.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 54 is 378
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 9 = 378,
   48/42 = 48 × 9/42 × 9 = 432/378
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 7 = 378,
   45/54 = 45 × 7/54 × 7 = 315/378
4. Add the two like fractions:
   432/378 + 315/378 = 432 + 315/378 = 747/378
5. 747/378 simplified gives 83/42
6. So, 48/42 + 45/54 = 83/42
   In mixed form: 141/42

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