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Add 56/54 and 28/84

1^st number: 1 2/54, 2^nd number: 28/84

56/54 + 28/84 is 37/27.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 84 is 756
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 14 = 756,
   56/54 = 56 × 14/54 × 14 = 784/756
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 9 = 756,
   28/84 = 28 × 9/84 × 9 = 252/756
4. Add the two like fractions:
   784/756 + 252/756 = 784 + 252/756 = 1036/756
5. 1036/756 simplified gives 37/27
6. So, 56/54 + 28/84 = 37/27
   In mixed form: 110/27

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