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Add 54/42 and 8/49

1^st number: 1 12/42, 2^nd number: 8/49

54/42 + 8/49 is 71/49.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 49 is 294
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 294
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 7 = 294,
   54/42 = 54 × 7/42 × 7 = 378/294
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 6 = 294,
   8/49 = 8 × 6/49 × 6 = 48/294
4. Add the two like fractions:
   378/294 + 48/294 = 378 + 48/294 = 426/294
5. 426/294 simplified gives 71/49
6. So, 54/42 + 8/49 = 71/49
   In mixed form: 122/49

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