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Add 54/25 and 42/54

1^st number: 2 4/25, 2^nd number: 42/54

54/25 + 42/54 is 661/225.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 54 is 1350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 54 = 1350,
   54/25 = 54 × 54/25 × 54 = 2916/1350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
   42/54 = 42 × 25/54 × 25 = 1050/1350
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2916/1350 + 1050/1350 = 2916 + 1050/1350 = 3966/1350
5. 3966/1350 simplified gives 661/225
6. So, 54/25 + 42/54 = 661/225
   In mixed form: 2211/225

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