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Add 5/56 and 8/54

5/56 + 8/54 is 359/1512.

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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,
   5/56 = 5 × 27/56 × 27 = 135/1512
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 28 = 1512,
   8/54 = 8 × 28/54 × 28 = 224/1512
4. Add the two like fractions:
   135/1512 + 224/1512 = 135 + 224/1512 = 359/1512
5. So, 5/56 + 8/54 = 359/1512

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