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Add 54/32 and 30/56

1^st number: 1 22/32, 2^nd number: 30/56

54/32 + 30/56 is 249/112.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 56 is 224
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 224
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 7 = 224,
   54/32 = 54 × 7/32 × 7 = 378/224
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 4 = 224,
   30/56 = 30 × 4/56 × 4 = 120/224
4. Add the two like fractions:
   378/224 + 120/224 = 378 + 120/224 = 498/224
5. 498/224 simplified gives 249/112
6. So, 54/32 + 30/56 = 249/112
   In mixed form: 225/112

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