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Add 54/7 and 2/56

1^st number: 7 5/7, 2^nd number: 2/56

54/7 + 2/56 is 31/4.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 7 and 56 is 56
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 8 = 56,
   54/7 = 54 × 8/7 × 8 = 432/56
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
   2/56 = 2 × 1/56 × 1 = 2/56
4. Add the two like fractions:
   432/56 + 2/56 = 432 + 2/56 = 434/56
5. 434/56 simplified gives 31/4
6. So, 54/7 + 2/56 = 31/4
   In mixed form: 73/4

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