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Add 14/56 and 84/54

1^st number: 14/56, 2^nd number: 1 30/54

14/56 + 84/54 is 65/36.

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,
   14/56 = 14 × 27/56 × 27 = 378/1512
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 28 = 1512,
   84/54 = 84 × 28/54 × 28 = 2352/1512
4. Add the two like fractions:
   378/1512 + 2352/1512 = 378 + 2352/1512 = 2730/1512
5. 2730/1512 simplified gives 65/36
6. So, 14/56 + 84/54 = 65/36
   In mixed form: 129/36

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