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Add 56/16 and 50/54

1^st number: 3 8/16, 2^nd number: 50/54

56/16 + 50/54 is 239/54.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 54 is 432
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
   56/16 = 56 × 27/16 × 27 = 1512/432
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
   50/54 = 50 × 8/54 × 8 = 400/432
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1512/432 + 400/432 = 1512 + 400/432 = 1912/432
5. 1912/432 simplified gives 239/54
6. So, 56/16 + 50/54 = 239/54
   In mixed form: 423/54

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