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Add 80/4 and 42/54

1^st number: 20 0/4, 2^nd number: 42/54

80/4 + 42/54 is 187/9.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 54 is 108
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
   80/4 = 80 × 27/4 × 27 = 2160/108
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
   42/54 = 42 × 2/54 × 2 = 84/108
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2160/108 + 84/108 = 2160 + 84/108 = 2244/108
5. 2244/108 simplified gives 187/9
6. So, 80/4 + 42/54 = 187/9
   In mixed form: 207/9

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