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Add 6/30 and 54/42

1^st number: 6/30, 2^nd number: 1 12/42

6/30 + 54/42 is 52/35.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 42 is 210
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
   6/30 = 6 × 7/30 × 7 = 42/210
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 5 = 210,
   54/42 = 54 × 5/42 × 5 = 270/210
4. Add the two like fractions:
   42/210 + 270/210 = 42 + 270/210 = 312/210
5. 312/210 simplified gives 52/35
6. So, 6/30 + 54/42 = 52/35
   In mixed form: 117/35

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