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Add 18/54 and 42/35

1^st number: 18/54, 2^nd number: 1 7/35

18/54 + 42/35 is 23/15.

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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,
   18/54 = 18 × 35/54 × 35 = 630/1890
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 54 = 1890,
   42/35 = 42 × 54/35 × 54 = 2268/1890
4. Add the two like fractions:
   630/1890 + 2268/1890 = 630 + 2268/1890 = 2898/1890
5. 2898/1890 simplified gives 23/15
6. So, 18/54 + 42/35 = 23/15
   In mixed form: 18/15

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