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Add 56/4 and 18/54

1^st number: 14 0/4, 2^nd number: 18/54

56/4 + 18/54 is 43/3.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 54 is 108
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
   56/4 = 56 × 27/4 × 27 = 1512/108
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
   18/54 = 18 × 2/54 × 2 = 36/108
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1512/108 + 36/108 = 1512 + 36/108 = 1548/108
5. 1548/108 simplified gives 43/3
6. So, 56/4 + 18/54 = 43/3
   In mixed form: 141/3

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