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Add 56/5 and 42/54

1^st number: 11 1/5, 2^nd number: 42/54

56/5 + 42/54 is 539/45.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 54 is 270
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 54 = 270,
   56/5 = 56 × 54/5 × 54 = 3024/270
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
   42/54 = 42 × 5/54 × 5 = 210/270
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3024/270 + 210/270 = 3024 + 210/270 = 3234/270
5. 3234/270 simplified gives 539/45
6. So, 56/5 + 42/54 = 539/45
   In mixed form: 1144/45

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