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Add 54/18 and 35/56

1^st number: 3 0/18, 2^nd number: 35/56

54/18 + 35/56 is 29/8.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 56 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 28 = 504,
   54/18 = 54 × 28/18 × 28 = 1512/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 9 = 504,
   35/56 = 35 × 9/56 × 9 = 315/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1512/504 + 315/504 = 1512 + 315/504 = 1827/504
5. 1827/504 simplified gives 29/8
6. So, 54/18 + 35/56 = 29/8
   In mixed form: 35/8

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