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Add 18/56 and 54/10

1^st number: 18/56, 2^nd number: 5 4/10

18/56 + 54/10 is 801/140.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 10 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   18/56 = 18 × 5/56 × 5 = 90/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 28 = 280,
   54/10 = 54 × 28/10 × 28 = 1512/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   90/280 + 1512/280 = 90 + 1512/280 = 1602/280
5. 1602/280 simplified gives 801/140
6. So, 18/56 + 54/10 = 801/140
   In mixed form: 5101/140

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