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Add 42/56 and 80/54

1^st number: 42/56, 2^nd number: 1 26/54

42/56 + 80/54 is 241/108.

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,
   42/56 = 42 × 27/56 × 27 = 1134/1512
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 28 = 1512,
   80/54 = 80 × 28/54 × 28 = 2240/1512
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1134/1512 + 2240/1512 = 1134 + 2240/1512 = 3374/1512
5. 3374/1512 simplified gives 241/108
6. So, 42/56 + 80/54 = 241/108
   In mixed form: 225/108

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