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Add 54/49 and 2/56

1^st number: 1 5/49, 2^nd number: 2/56

54/49 + 2/56 is 223/196.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 49 and 56 is 392
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 392
2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 8 = 392,
   54/49 = 54 × 8/49 × 8 = 432/392
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 7 = 392,
   2/56 = 2 × 7/56 × 7 = 14/392
4. Add the two like fractions:
   432/392 + 14/392 = 432 + 14/392 = 446/392
5. 446/392 simplified gives 223/196
6. So, 54/49 + 2/56 = 223/196
   In mixed form: 127/196

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