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Add 54/75 and 42/49

54/75 + 42/49 is 276/175.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 49 is 3675
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3675
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 49 = 3675,
   54/75 = 54 × 49/75 × 49 = 2646/3675
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 75 = 3675,
   42/49 = 42 × 75/49 × 75 = 3150/3675
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2646/3675 + 3150/3675 = 2646 + 3150/3675 = 5796/3675
5. 5796/3675 simplified gives 276/175
6. So, 54/75 + 42/49 = 276/175
   In mixed form: 1101/175

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