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Add 36/35 and 42/54

1^st number: 1 1/35, 2^nd number: 42/54

36/35 + 42/54 is 569/315.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 54 is 1890
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 54 = 1890,
   36/35 = 36 × 54/35 × 54 = 1944/1890
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 35 = 1890,
   42/54 = 42 × 35/54 × 35 = 1470/1890
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1944/1890 + 1470/1890 = 1944 + 1470/1890 = 3414/1890
5. 3414/1890 simplified gives 569/315
6. So, 36/35 + 42/54 = 569/315
   In mixed form: 1254/315

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