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Add 54/42 and 30/48

1^st number: 1 12/42, 2^nd number: 30/48

54/42 + 30/48 is 107/56.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 48 is 336
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 8 = 336,
   54/42 = 54 × 8/42 × 8 = 432/336
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 7 = 336,
   30/48 = 30 × 7/48 × 7 = 210/336
4. Add the two like fractions:
   432/336 + 210/336 = 432 + 210/336 = 642/336
5. 642/336 simplified gives 107/56
6. So, 54/42 + 30/48 = 107/56
   In mixed form: 151/56

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