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Add 42/14 and 54/70

1^st number: 3 0/14, 2^nd number: 54/70

42/14 + 54/70 is 132/35.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 70 is 70
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
   42/14 = 42 × 5/14 × 5 = 210/70
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 1 = 70,
   54/70 = 54 × 1/70 × 1 = 54/70
4. Add the two like fractions:
   210/70 + 54/70 = 210 + 54/70 = 264/70
5. 264/70 simplified gives 132/35
6. So, 42/14 + 54/70 = 132/35
   In mixed form: 327/35

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