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Add 14/54 and 42/35

1^st number: 14/54, 2^nd number: 1 7/35

14/54 + 42/35 is 197/135.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 35 is 1890
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 35 = 1890,
   14/54 = 14 × 35/54 × 35 = 490/1890
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 54 = 1890,
   42/35 = 42 × 54/35 × 54 = 2268/1890
4. Add the two like fractions:
   490/1890 + 2268/1890 = 490 + 2268/1890 = 2758/1890
5. 2758/1890 simplified gives 197/135
6. So, 14/54 + 42/35 = 197/135
   In mixed form: 162/135

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