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Add 56/54 and 28/49

1^st number: 1 2/54, 2^nd number: 28/49

56/54 + 28/49 is 304/189.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 49 is 2646
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2646
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 49 = 2646,
   56/54 = 56 × 49/54 × 49 = 2744/2646
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 54 = 2646,
   28/49 = 28 × 54/49 × 54 = 1512/2646
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2744/2646 + 1512/2646 = 2744 + 1512/2646 = 4256/2646
5. 4256/2646 simplified gives 304/189
6. So, 56/54 + 28/49 = 304/189
   In mixed form: 1115/189

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