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Add 54/32 and 42/28

1^st number: 1 22/32, 2^nd number: 1 14/28

54/32 + 42/28 is 51/16.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 28 is 224
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 224
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 7 = 224,
   54/32 = 54 × 7/32 × 7 = 378/224
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 8 = 224,
   42/28 = 42 × 8/28 × 8 = 336/224
4. Add the two like fractions:
   378/224 + 336/224 = 378 + 336/224 = 714/224
5. 714/224 simplified gives 51/16
6. So, 54/32 + 42/28 = 51/16
   In mixed form: 33/16

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