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Add 10/8 and 54/14

1^st number: 1 2/8, 2^nd number: 3 12/14

10/8 + 54/14 is 143/28.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 14 is 56
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 7 = 56,
   10/8 = 10 × 7/8 × 7 = 70/56
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 4 = 56,
   54/14 = 54 × 4/14 × 4 = 216/56
4. Add the two like fractions:
   70/56 + 216/56 = 70 + 216/56 = 286/56
5. 286/56 simplified gives 143/28
6. So, 10/8 + 54/14 = 143/28
   In mixed form: 53/28

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