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Add 54/56 and 25/12

1^st number: 54/56, 2^nd number: 2 1/12

54/56 + 25/12 is 64/21.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 12 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
   54/56 = 54 × 3/56 × 3 = 162/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 14 = 168,
   25/12 = 25 × 14/12 × 14 = 350/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   162/168 + 350/168 = 162 + 350/168 = 512/168
5. 512/168 simplified gives 64/21
6. So, 54/56 + 25/12 = 64/21
   In mixed form: 31/21

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