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Add 54/18 and 2/42

1^st number: 3 0/18, 2^nd number: 2/42

54/18 + 2/42 is 64/21.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 42 is 126
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 126
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 7 = 126,
   54/18 = 54 × 7/18 × 7 = 378/126
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 3 = 126,
   2/42 = 2 × 3/42 × 3 = 6/126
4. Add the two like fractions:
   378/126 + 6/126 = 378 + 6/126 = 384/126
5. 384/126 simplified gives 64/21
6. So, 54/18 + 2/42 = 64/21
   In mixed form: 31/21

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