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Add 42/6 and 54/28

1^st number: 7 0/6, 2^nd number: 1 26/28

42/6 + 54/28 is 125/14.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 6 and 28 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
   42/6 = 42 × 14/6 × 14 = 588/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
   54/28 = 54 × 3/28 × 3 = 162/84
4. Add the two like fractions:
   588/84 + 162/84 = 588 + 162/84 = 750/84
5. 750/84 simplified gives 125/14
6. So, 42/6 + 54/28 = 125/14
   In mixed form: 813/14

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