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Add 10/54 and 54/56

10/54 + 54/56 is 869/756.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 56 is 1512
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1512
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 28 = 1512,
   10/54 = 10 × 28/54 × 28 = 280/1512
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 27 = 1512,
   54/56 = 54 × 27/56 × 27 = 1458/1512
4. Add the two like fractions:
   280/1512 + 1458/1512 = 280 + 1458/1512 = 1738/1512
5. 1738/1512 simplified gives 869/756
6. So, 10/54 + 54/56 = 869/756
   In mixed form: 1113/756

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