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Add 14/42 and 54/35

1^st number: 14/42, 2^nd number: 1 19/35

14/42 + 54/35 is 197/105.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 35 is 210
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
   14/42 = 14 × 5/42 × 5 = 70/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
   54/35 = 54 × 6/35 × 6 = 324/210
4. Add the two like fractions:
   70/210 + 324/210 = 70 + 324/210 = 394/210
5. 394/210 simplified gives 197/105
6. So, 14/42 + 54/35 = 197/105
   In mixed form: 192/105

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