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Add 54/24 and 56/45

1^st number: 2 6/24, 2^nd number: 1 11/45

54/24 + 56/45 is 629/180.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 45 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
   54/24 = 54 × 15/24 × 15 = 810/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
   56/45 = 56 × 8/45 × 8 = 448/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   810/360 + 448/360 = 810 + 448/360 = 1258/360
5. 1258/360 simplified gives 629/180
6. So, 54/24 + 56/45 = 629/180
   In mixed form: 389/180

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