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Add 54/90 and 75/56

1^st number: 54/90, 2^nd number: 1 19/56

54/90 + 75/56 is 543/280.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 90 and 56 is 2520
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520
2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 28 = 2520,
   54/90 = 54 × 28/90 × 28 = 1512/2520
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
   75/56 = 75 × 45/56 × 45 = 3375/2520
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1512/2520 + 3375/2520 = 1512 + 3375/2520 = 4887/2520
5. 4887/2520 simplified gives 543/280
6. So, 54/90 + 75/56 = 543/280
   In mixed form: 1263/280

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