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Add 49/45 and 42/54

1^st number: 1 4/45, 2^nd number: 42/54

49/45 + 42/54 is 28/15.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 54 is 270
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 6 = 270,
   49/45 = 49 × 6/45 × 6 = 294/270
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
   42/54 = 42 × 5/54 × 5 = 210/270
4. Add the two like fractions:
   294/270 + 210/270 = 294 + 210/270 = 504/270
5. 504/270 simplified gives 28/15
6. So, 49/45 + 42/54 = 28/15
   In mixed form: 113/15

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