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Add 54/60 and 5/56

54/60 + 5/56 is 277/280.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 56 is 840
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 14 = 840,
   54/60 = 54 × 14/60 × 14 = 756/840
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 15 = 840,
   5/56 = 5 × 15/56 × 15 = 75/840
4. Add the two like fractions:
   756/840 + 75/840 = 756 + 75/840 = 831/840
5. 831/840 simplified gives 277/280
6. So, 54/60 + 5/56 = 277/280

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