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Add 18/54 and 56/75

18/54 + 56/75 is 27/25.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 75 is 1350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
   18/54 = 18 × 25/54 × 25 = 450/1350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 18 = 1350,
   56/75 = 56 × 18/75 × 18 = 1008/1350
4. Add the two like fractions:
   450/1350 + 1008/1350 = 450 + 1008/1350 = 1458/1350
5. 1458/1350 simplified gives 27/25
6. So, 18/54 + 56/75 = 27/25
   In mixed form: 12/25

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