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Add 54/49 and 56/80

1^st number: 1 5/49, 2^nd number: 56/80

54/49 + 56/80 is 883/490.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 49 and 80 is 3920
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3920
2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 80 = 3920,
   54/49 = 54 × 80/49 × 80 = 4320/3920
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 49 = 3920,
   56/80 = 56 × 49/80 × 49 = 2744/3920
4. Add the two like fractions:
   4320/3920 + 2744/3920 = 4320 + 2744/3920 = 7064/3920
5. 7064/3920 simplified gives 883/490
6. So, 54/49 + 56/80 = 883/490
   In mixed form: 1393/490

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