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Add 14/54 and 14/42

14/54 + 14/42 is 16/27.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 42 is 378
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 7 = 378,
   14/54 = 14 × 7/54 × 7 = 98/378
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 9 = 378,
   14/42 = 14 × 9/42 × 9 = 126/378
4. Add the two like fractions:
   98/378 + 126/378 = 98 + 126/378 = 224/378
5. 224/378 simplified gives 16/27
6. So, 14/54 + 14/42 = 16/27

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