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Add 32/56 and 70/54

1^st number: 32/56, 2^nd number: 1 16/54

32/56 + 70/54 is 353/189.

Steps for adding fractions

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,
   32/56 = 32 × 27/56 × 27 = 864/1512
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 28 = 1512,
   70/54 = 70 × 28/54 × 28 = 1960/1512
4. Add the two like fractions:
   864/1512 + 1960/1512 = 864 + 1960/1512 = 2824/1512
5. 2824/1512 simplified gives 353/189
6. So, 32/56 + 70/54 = 353/189
   In mixed form: 1164/189

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