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Add 54/56 and 63/35

1^st number: 54/56, 2^nd number: 1 28/35

54/56 + 63/35 is 387/140.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 35 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   54/56 = 54 × 5/56 × 5 = 270/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
   63/35 = 63 × 8/35 × 8 = 504/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   270/280 + 504/280 = 270 + 504/280 = 774/280
5. 774/280 simplified gives 387/140
6. So, 54/56 + 63/35 = 387/140
   In mixed form: 2107/140

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