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Add 48/54 and 5/42

48/54 + 5/42 is 127/126.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 42 is 378

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 7 = 378,
    48/54 = 48 × 7/54 × 7 = 336/378
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 9 = 378,
    5/42 = 5 × 9/42 × 9 = 45/378
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    336/378 + 45/378 = 336 + 45/378 = 381/378
  5. 381/378 simplified gives 127/126
  6. So, 48/54 + 5/42 = 127/126
    In mixed form: 11/126

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