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Add 54/28 and 56/9

1^st number: 1 26/28, 2^nd number: 6 2/9

54/28 + 56/9 is 1027/126.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 9 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 9 = 252,
   54/28 = 54 × 9/28 × 9 = 486/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 28 = 252,
   56/9 = 56 × 28/9 × 28 = 1568/252
4. Add the two like fractions:
   486/252 + 1568/252 = 486 + 1568/252 = 2054/252
5. 2054/252 simplified gives 1027/126
6. So, 54/28 + 56/9 = 1027/126
   In mixed form: 819/126

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