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Add 54/36 and 2/42

1^st number: 1 18/36, 2^nd number: 2/42

54/36 + 2/42 is 65/42.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 42 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 7 = 252,
   54/36 = 54 × 7/36 × 7 = 378/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 6 = 252,
   2/42 = 2 × 6/42 × 6 = 12/252
4. Add the two like fractions:
   378/252 + 12/252 = 378 + 12/252 = 390/252
5. 390/252 simplified gives 65/42
6. So, 54/36 + 2/42 = 65/42
   In mixed form: 123/42

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