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Add 35/84 and 56/54

1^st number: 35/84, 2^nd number: 1 2/54

35/84 + 56/54 is 157/108.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 54 is 756
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 9 = 756,
   35/84 = 35 × 9/84 × 9 = 315/756
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 14 = 756,
   56/54 = 56 × 14/54 × 14 = 784/756
4. Add the two like fractions:
   315/756 + 784/756 = 315 + 784/756 = 1099/756
5. 1099/756 simplified gives 157/108
6. So, 35/84 + 56/54 = 157/108
   In mixed form: 149/108

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