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Add 54/35 and 2/56

1^st number: 1 19/35, 2^nd number: 2/56

54/35 + 2/56 is 221/140.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 56 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
   54/35 = 54 × 8/35 × 8 = 432/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   2/56 = 2 × 5/56 × 5 = 10/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   432/280 + 10/280 = 432 + 10/280 = 442/280
5. 442/280 simplified gives 221/140
6. So, 54/35 + 2/56 = 221/140
   In mixed form: 181/140

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