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Add 6/27 and 42/54

6/27 + 42/54 is 1/1.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 54 is 54
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
   6/27 = 6 × 2/27 × 2 = 12/54
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
   42/54 = 42 × 1/54 × 1 = 42/54
4. Add the two like fractions:
   12/54 + 42/54 = 12 + 42/54 = 54/54
5. 54/54 simplified gives 1/1
6. So, 6/27 + 42/54 = 1/1

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