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Add 54/5 and 54/42

1^st number: 10 4/5, 2^nd number: 1 12/42

54/5 + 54/42 is 423/35.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 42 is 210
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 42 = 210,
   54/5 = 54 × 42/5 × 42 = 2268/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
   54/42 = 54 × 5/42 × 5 = 270/210
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2268/210 + 270/210 = 2268 + 270/210 = 2538/210
5. 2538/210 simplified gives 423/35
6. So, 54/5 + 54/42 = 423/35
   In mixed form: 123/35

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