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Add 16/28 and 56/54

1^st number: 16/28, 2^nd number: 1 2/54

16/28 + 56/54 is 304/189.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 54 is 756
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 27 = 756,
   16/28 = 16 × 27/28 × 27 = 432/756
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 14 = 756,
   56/54 = 56 × 14/54 × 14 = 784/756
4. Add the two like fractions:
   432/756 + 784/756 = 432 + 784/756 = 1216/756
5. 1216/756 simplified gives 304/189
6. So, 16/28 + 56/54 = 304/189
   In mixed form: 1115/189

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