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Add 42/18 and 14/54

1^st number: 2 6/18, 2^nd number: 14/54

42/18 + 14/54 is 70/27.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 54 is 54
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 3 = 54,
   42/18 = 42 × 3/18 × 3 = 126/54
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
   14/54 = 14 × 1/54 × 1 = 14/54
4. Add the two like fractions:
   126/54 + 14/54 = 126 + 14/54 = 140/54
5. 140/54 simplified gives 70/27
6. So, 42/18 + 14/54 = 70/27
   In mixed form: 216/27

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