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Add 25/54 and 96/56

1^st number: 25/54, 2^nd number: 1 40/56

25/54 + 96/56 is 823/378.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 56 is 1512
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1512
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 28 = 1512,
   25/54 = 25 × 28/54 × 28 = 700/1512
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 27 = 1512,
   96/56 = 96 × 27/56 × 27 = 2592/1512
4. Add the two like fractions:
   700/1512 + 2592/1512 = 700 + 2592/1512 = 3292/1512
5. 3292/1512 simplified gives 823/378
6. So, 25/54 + 96/56 = 823/378
   In mixed form: 267/378

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