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Add 56/5 and 54/48

1^st number: 11 1/5, 2^nd number: 1 6/48

56/5 + 54/48 is 493/40.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 48 is 240
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 240
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 48 = 240,
   56/5 = 56 × 48/5 × 48 = 2688/240
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 5 = 240,
   54/48 = 54 × 5/48 × 5 = 270/240
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2688/240 + 270/240 = 2688 + 270/240 = 2958/240
5. 2958/240 simplified gives 493/40
6. So, 56/5 + 54/48 = 493/40
   In mixed form: 1213/40

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