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Add 25/3 and 54/56

1^st number: 8 1/3, 2^nd number: 54/56

25/3 + 54/56 is 781/84.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 56 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 56 = 168,
   25/3 = 25 × 56/3 × 56 = 1400/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
   54/56 = 54 × 3/56 × 3 = 162/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1400/168 + 162/168 = 1400 + 162/168 = 1562/168
5. 1562/168 simplified gives 781/84
6. So, 25/3 + 54/56 = 781/84
   In mixed form: 925/84

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