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Add 28/54 and 56/49

1^st number: 28/54, 2^nd number: 1 7/49

28/54 + 56/49 is 314/189.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 49 is 2646
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2646
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 49 = 2646,
   28/54 = 28 × 49/54 × 49 = 1372/2646
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 54 = 2646,
   56/49 = 56 × 54/49 × 54 = 3024/2646
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1372/2646 + 3024/2646 = 1372 + 3024/2646 = 4396/2646
5. 4396/2646 simplified gives 314/189
6. So, 28/54 + 56/49 = 314/189
   In mixed form: 1125/189

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