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Add 49/56 and 54/5

1^st number: 49/56, 2^nd number: 10 4/5

49/56 + 54/5 is 467/40.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 5 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   49/56 = 49 × 5/56 × 5 = 245/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 56 = 280,
   54/5 = 54 × 56/5 × 56 = 3024/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   245/280 + 3024/280 = 245 + 3024/280 = 3269/280
5. 3269/280 simplified gives 467/40
6. So, 49/56 + 54/5 = 467/40
   In mixed form: 1127/40

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