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Add 54/42 and 70/32

1^st number: 1 12/42, 2^nd number: 2 6/32

54/42 + 70/32 is 389/112.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 32 is 672
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 16 = 672,
   54/42 = 54 × 16/42 × 16 = 864/672
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
   70/32 = 70 × 21/32 × 21 = 1470/672
4. Add the two like fractions:
   864/672 + 1470/672 = 864 + 1470/672 = 2334/672
5. 2334/672 simplified gives 389/112
6. So, 54/42 + 70/32 = 389/112
   In mixed form: 353/112

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