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Add 64/8 and 42/54

1^st number: 8 0/8, 2^nd number: 42/54

64/8 + 42/54 is 79/9.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 54 is 216
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
   64/8 = 64 × 27/8 × 27 = 1728/216
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
   42/54 = 42 × 4/54 × 4 = 168/216
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1728/216 + 168/216 = 1728 + 168/216 = 1896/216
5. 1896/216 simplified gives 79/9
6. So, 64/8 + 42/54 = 79/9
   In mixed form: 87/9

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