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Add 56/32 and 42/54

1^st number: 1 24/32, 2^nd number: 42/54

56/32 + 42/54 is 91/36.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 54 is 864
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 27 = 864,
   56/32 = 56 × 27/32 × 27 = 1512/864
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 16 = 864,
   42/54 = 42 × 16/54 × 16 = 672/864
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1512/864 + 672/864 = 1512 + 672/864 = 2184/864
5. 2184/864 simplified gives 91/36
6. So, 56/32 + 42/54 = 91/36
   In mixed form: 219/36

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