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Add 54/14 and 72/35

1^st number: 3 12/14, 2^nd number: 2 2/35

54/14 + 72/35 is 207/35.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 35 is 70
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
   54/14 = 54 × 5/14 × 5 = 270/70
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 2 = 70,
   72/35 = 72 × 2/35 × 2 = 144/70
4. Add the two like fractions:
   270/70 + 144/70 = 270 + 144/70 = 414/70
5. 414/70 simplified gives 207/35
6. So, 54/14 + 72/35 = 207/35
   In mixed form: 532/35

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