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Add 28/30 and 54/42

1^st number: 28/30, 2^nd number: 1 12/42

28/30 + 54/42 is 233/105.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 42 is 210
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
   28/30 = 28 × 7/30 × 7 = 196/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
   54/42 = 54 × 5/42 × 5 = 270/210
4. Add the two like fractions:
   196/210 + 270/210 = 196 + 270/210 = 466/210
5. 466/210 simplified gives 233/105
6. So, 28/30 + 54/42 = 233/105
   In mixed form: 223/105

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