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Add 56/15 and 98/54

1^st number: 3 11/15, 2^nd number: 1 44/54

56/15 + 98/54 is 749/135.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 54 is 270
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 18 = 270,
   56/15 = 56 × 18/15 × 18 = 1008/270
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
   98/54 = 98 × 5/54 × 5 = 490/270
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1008/270 + 490/270 = 1008 + 490/270 = 1498/270
5. 1498/270 simplified gives 749/135
6. So, 56/15 + 98/54 = 749/135
   In mixed form: 574/135

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