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Add 56/54 and 16/24

1^st number: 1 2/54, 2^nd number: 16/24

56/54 + 16/24 is 46/27.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 24 is 216
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
   56/54 = 56 × 4/54 × 4 = 224/216
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
   16/24 = 16 × 9/24 × 9 = 144/216
4. Add the two like fractions:
   224/216 + 144/216 = 224 + 144/216 = 368/216
5. 368/216 simplified gives 46/27
6. So, 56/54 + 16/24 = 46/27
   In mixed form: 119/27

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