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Add 54/35 and 42/50

1^st number: 1 19/35, 2^nd number: 42/50

54/35 + 42/50 is 417/175.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 50 is 350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 10 = 350,
   54/35 = 54 × 10/35 × 10 = 540/350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
   42/50 = 42 × 7/50 × 7 = 294/350
4. Add the two like fractions:
   540/350 + 294/350 = 540 + 294/350 = 834/350
5. 834/350 simplified gives 417/175
6. So, 54/35 + 42/50 = 417/175
   In mixed form: 267/175

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