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Add 56/14 and 54/8

1^st number: 4 0/14, 2^nd number: 6 6/8

56/14 + 54/8 is 43/4.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 8 is 56
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 4 = 56,
   56/14 = 56 × 4/14 × 4 = 224/56
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 7 = 56,
   54/8 = 54 × 7/8 × 7 = 378/56
4. Add the two like fractions:
   224/56 + 378/56 = 224 + 378/56 = 602/56
5. 602/56 simplified gives 43/4
6. So, 56/14 + 54/8 = 43/4
   In mixed form: 103/4

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