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Add 54/8 and 42/48

1^st number: 6 6/8, 2^nd number: 42/48

54/8 + 42/48 is 61/8.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 48 is 48
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 48
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 6 = 48,
   54/8 = 54 × 6/8 × 6 = 324/48
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 1 = 48,
   42/48 = 42 × 1/48 × 1 = 42/48
4. Add the two like fractions:
   324/48 + 42/48 = 324 + 42/48 = 366/48
5. 366/48 simplified gives 61/8
6. So, 54/8 + 42/48 = 61/8
   In mixed form: 75/8

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