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Add 42/24 and 54/14

1^st number: 1 18/24, 2^nd number: 3 12/14

42/24 + 54/14 is 157/28.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 14 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   42/24 = 42 × 7/24 × 7 = 294/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 12 = 168,
   54/14 = 54 × 12/14 × 12 = 648/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   294/168 + 648/168 = 294 + 648/168 = 942/168
5. 942/168 simplified gives 157/28
6. So, 42/24 + 54/14 = 157/28
   In mixed form: 517/28

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