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Add 54/56 and 36/27

1^st number: 54/56, 2^nd number: 1 9/27

54/56 + 36/27 is 193/84.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 27 is 1512
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1512
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 27 = 1512,
   54/56 = 54 × 27/56 × 27 = 1458/1512
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 56 = 1512,
   36/27 = 36 × 56/27 × 56 = 2016/1512
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1458/1512 + 2016/1512 = 1458 + 2016/1512 = 3474/1512
5. 3474/1512 simplified gives 193/84
6. So, 54/56 + 36/27 = 193/84
   In mixed form: 225/84

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