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Add 56/35 and 42/54

1^st number: 1 21/35, 2^nd number: 42/54

56/35 + 42/54 is 107/45.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 54 is 1890
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 54 = 1890,
   56/35 = 56 × 54/35 × 54 = 3024/1890
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 35 = 1890,
   42/54 = 42 × 35/54 × 35 = 1470/1890
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3024/1890 + 1470/1890 = 3024 + 1470/1890 = 4494/1890
5. 4494/1890 simplified gives 107/45
6. So, 56/35 + 42/54 = 107/45
   In mixed form: 217/45

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