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Add 54/42 and 2/28

1^st number: 1 12/42, 2^nd number: 2/28

54/42 + 2/28 is 19/14.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 28 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
   54/42 = 54 × 2/42 × 2 = 108/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
   2/28 = 2 × 3/28 × 3 = 6/84
4. Add the two like fractions:
   108/84 + 6/84 = 108 + 6/84 = 114/84
5. 114/84 simplified gives 19/14
6. So, 54/42 + 2/28 = 19/14
   In mixed form: 15/14

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