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Add 42/35 and 84/54

1^st number: 1 7/35, 2^nd number: 1 30/54

42/35 + 84/54 is 124/45.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 54 is 1890
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 54 = 1890,
   42/35 = 42 × 54/35 × 54 = 2268/1890
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 35 = 1890,
   84/54 = 84 × 35/54 × 35 = 2940/1890
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2268/1890 + 2940/1890 = 2268 + 2940/1890 = 5208/1890
5. 5208/1890 simplified gives 124/45
6. So, 42/35 + 84/54 = 124/45
   In mixed form: 234/45

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