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Add 72/49 and 42/54

1^st number: 1 23/49, 2^nd number: 42/54

72/49 + 42/54 is 991/441.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 49 and 54 is 2646
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2646
2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 54 = 2646,
   72/49 = 72 × 54/49 × 54 = 3888/2646
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 49 = 2646,
   42/54 = 42 × 49/54 × 49 = 2058/2646
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3888/2646 + 2058/2646 = 3888 + 2058/2646 = 5946/2646
5. 5946/2646 simplified gives 991/441
6. So, 72/49 + 42/54 = 991/441
   In mixed form: 2109/441

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