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Add 54/2 and 5/42

1^st number: 27 0/2, 2^nd number: 5/42

54/2 + 5/42 is 1139/42.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 42 is 42
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 42
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 21 = 42,
   54/2 = 54 × 21/2 × 21 = 1134/42
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 1 = 42,
   5/42 = 5 × 1/42 × 1 = 5/42
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1134/42 + 5/42 = 1134 + 5/42 = 1139/42
5. So, 54/2 + 5/42 = 1139/42
   In mixed form: 275/42

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