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Add 96/49 and 42/54

1^st number: 1 47/49, 2^nd number: 42/54

96/49 + 42/54 is 1207/441.

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,
   96/49 = 96 × 54/49 × 54 = 5184/2646
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 49 = 2646,
   42/54 = 42 × 49/54 × 49 = 2058/2646
4. Add the two like fractions:
   5184/2646 + 2058/2646 = 5184 + 2058/2646 = 7242/2646
5. 7242/2646 simplified gives 1207/441
6. So, 96/49 + 42/54 = 1207/441
   In mixed form: 2325/441

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