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Add 5/32 and 54/56

5/32 + 54/56 is 251/224.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 56 is 224
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 224
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 7 = 224,
   5/32 = 5 × 7/32 × 7 = 35/224
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 4 = 224,
   54/56 = 54 × 4/56 × 4 = 216/224
4. Add the two like fractions:
   35/224 + 216/224 = 35 + 216/224 = 251/224
5. So, 5/32 + 54/56 = 251/224
   In mixed form: 127/224

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