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Add 54/28 and 10/56

1^st number: 1 26/28, 2^nd number: 10/56

54/28 + 10/56 is 59/28.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 56 is 56
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 2 = 56,
   54/28 = 54 × 2/28 × 2 = 108/56
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
   10/56 = 10 × 1/56 × 1 = 10/56
4. Add the two like fractions:
   108/56 + 10/56 = 108 + 10/56 = 118/56
5. 118/56 simplified gives 59/28
6. So, 54/28 + 10/56 = 59/28
   In mixed form: 23/28

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