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Add 54/24 and 35/42

1^st number: 2 6/24, 2^nd number: 35/42

54/24 + 35/42 is 37/12.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 42 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   54/24 = 54 × 7/24 × 7 = 378/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 4 = 168,
   35/42 = 35 × 4/42 × 4 = 140/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   378/168 + 140/168 = 378 + 140/168 = 518/168
5. 518/168 simplified gives 37/12
6. So, 54/24 + 35/42 = 37/12
   In mixed form: 31/12

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