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Add 54/64 and 42/28

1^st number: 54/64, 2^nd number: 1 14/28

54/64 + 42/28 is 75/32.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 64 and 28 is 448
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 448
2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 7 = 448,
   54/64 = 54 × 7/64 × 7 = 378/448
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 16 = 448,
   42/28 = 42 × 16/28 × 16 = 672/448
4. Add the two like fractions:
   378/448 + 672/448 = 378 + 672/448 = 1050/448
5. 1050/448 simplified gives 75/32
6. So, 54/64 + 42/28 = 75/32
   In mixed form: 211/32

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