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Add 54/27 and 50/56

1^st number: 2 0/27, 2^nd number: 50/56

54/27 + 50/56 is 81/28.

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,
   50/56 = 50 × 27/56 × 27 = 1350/1512
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3024/1512 + 1350/1512 = 3024 + 1350/1512 = 4374/1512
5. 4374/1512 simplified gives 81/28
6. So, 54/27 + 50/56 = 81/28
   In mixed form: 225/28

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