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Add 10/56 and 49/54

10/56 + 49/54 is 821/756.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 54 is 1512

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1512
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 27 = 1512,
    10/56 = 10 × 27/56 × 27 = 270/1512
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 28 = 1512,
    49/54 = 49 × 28/54 × 28 = 1372/1512
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    270/1512 + 1372/1512 = 270 + 1372/1512 = 1642/1512
  5. 1642/1512 simplified gives 821/756
  6. So, 10/56 + 49/54 = 821/756
    In mixed form: 165/756

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