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Add 56/24 and 2/54

1^st number: 2 8/24, 2^nd number: 2/54

56/24 + 2/54 is 64/27.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 54 is 216
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
   56/24 = 56 × 9/24 × 9 = 504/216
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
   2/54 = 2 × 4/54 × 4 = 8/216
4. Add the two like fractions:
   504/216 + 8/216 = 504 + 8/216 = 512/216
5. 512/216 simplified gives 64/27
6. So, 56/24 + 2/54 = 64/27
   In mixed form: 210/27

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