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Add 56/50 and 5/54

1^st number: 1 6/50, 2^nd number: 5/54

56/50 + 5/54 is 1637/1350.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 54 is 1350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
   56/50 = 56 × 27/50 × 27 = 1512/1350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
   5/54 = 5 × 25/54 × 25 = 125/1350
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1512/1350 + 125/1350 = 1512 + 125/1350 = 1637/1350
5. So, 56/50 + 5/54 = 1637/1350
   In mixed form: 1287/1350

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