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Add 3/4 and 54/56

3/4 + 54/56 is 12/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 56 is 56

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 14 = 56,
    3/4 = 3 × 14/4 × 14 = 42/56
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
    54/56 = 54 × 1/56 × 1 = 54/56
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    42/56 + 54/56 = 42 + 54/56 = 96/56
  5. 96/56 simplified gives 12/7
  6. So, 3/4 + 54/56 = 12/7
    In mixed form: 15/7

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