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Add 56/54 and 45/49

1^st number: 1 2/54, 2^nd number: 45/49

56/54 + 45/49 is 2587/1323.

Steps for adding fractions

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,
   45/49 = 45 × 54/49 × 54 = 2430/2646
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2744/2646 + 2430/2646 = 2744 + 2430/2646 = 5174/2646
5. 5174/2646 simplified gives 2587/1323
6. So, 56/54 + 45/49 = 2587/1323
   In mixed form: 11264/1323

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