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Add 25/54 and 98/56

1^st number: 25/54, 2^nd number: 1 42/56

25/54 + 98/56 is 239/108.

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,
   98/56 = 98 × 27/56 × 27 = 2646/1512
4. Add the two like fractions:
   700/1512 + 2646/1512 = 700 + 2646/1512 = 3346/1512
5. 3346/1512 simplified gives 239/108
6. So, 25/54 + 98/56 = 239/108
   In mixed form: 223/108

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