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Add 56/3 and 54/9

1^st number: 18 2/3, 2^nd number: 6 0/9

56/3 + 54/9 is 74/3.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 3 and 9 is 9
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 9
2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 3 = 9,
   56/3 = 56 × 3/3 × 3 = 168/9
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 1 = 9,
   54/9 = 54 × 1/9 × 1 = 54/9
4. Add the two like fractions:
   168/9 + 54/9 = 168 + 54/9 = 222/9
5. 222/9 simplified gives 74/3
6. So, 56/3 + 54/9 = 74/3
   In mixed form: 242/3

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