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Add 54/27 and 10/56

1^st number: 2 0/27, 2^nd number: 10/56

54/27 + 10/56 is 61/28.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 27 and 56 is 1512
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1512
2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 56 = 1512,
   54/27 = 54 × 56/27 × 56 = 3024/1512
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 27 = 1512,
   10/56 = 10 × 27/56 × 27 = 270/1512
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3024/1512 + 270/1512 = 3024 + 270/1512 = 3294/1512
5. 3294/1512 simplified gives 61/28
6. So, 54/27 + 10/56 = 61/28
   In mixed form: 25/28

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