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Add 54/28 and 7/8

1^st number: 1 26/28, 2^nd number: 7/8

54/28 + 7/8 is 157/56.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 8 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 8 × 7 = 56,
   7/8 = 7 × 7/8 × 7 = 49/56
4. Add the two like fractions:
   108/56 + 49/56 = 108 + 49/56 = 157/56
5. So, 54/28 + 7/8 = 157/56
   In mixed form: 245/56

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