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Add 3/56 and 70/54

1^st number: 3/56, 2^nd number: 1 16/54

3/56 + 70/54 is 2041/1512.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 54 is 1512
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1512
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 27 = 1512,
   3/56 = 3 × 27/56 × 27 = 81/1512
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 28 = 1512,
   70/54 = 70 × 28/54 × 28 = 1960/1512
4. Add the two like fractions:
   81/1512 + 1960/1512 = 81 + 1960/1512 = 2041/1512
5. So, 3/56 + 70/54 = 2041/1512
   In mixed form: 1529/1512

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