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Add 42/28 and 8/27

1^st number: 1 14/28, 2^nd number: 8/27

42/28 + 8/27 is 97/54.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 27 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 27 × 28 = 756,
   8/27 = 8 × 28/27 × 28 = 224/756
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1134/756 + 224/756 = 1134 + 224/756 = 1358/756
5. 1358/756 simplified gives 97/54
6. So, 42/28 + 8/27 = 97/54
   In mixed form: 143/54

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