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Add 42/28 and 40/54

1^st number: 1 14/28, 2^nd number: 40/54

42/28 + 40/54 is 121/54.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 54 is 756
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 27 = 756,
   42/28 = 42 × 27/28 × 27 = 1134/756
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 14 = 756,
   40/54 = 40 × 14/54 × 14 = 560/756
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1134/756 + 560/756 = 1134 + 560/756 = 1694/756
5. 1694/756 simplified gives 121/54
6. So, 42/28 + 40/54 = 121/54
   In mixed form: 213/54

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