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Add 42/54 and 35/30

1^st number: 42/54, 2^nd number: 1 5/30

42/54 + 35/30 is 35/18.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 30 is 270
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
   42/54 = 42 × 5/54 × 5 = 210/270
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
   35/30 = 35 × 9/30 × 9 = 315/270
4. Add the two like fractions:
   210/270 + 315/270 = 210 + 315/270 = 525/270
5. 525/270 simplified gives 35/18
6. So, 42/54 + 35/30 = 35/18
   In mixed form: 117/18

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