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Add 56/54 and 54/80

1^st number: 1 2/54, 2^nd number: 54/80

56/54 + 54/80 is 1849/1080.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 80 is 2160
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2160
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 40 = 2160,
   56/54 = 56 × 40/54 × 40 = 2240/2160
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 27 = 2160,
   54/80 = 54 × 27/80 × 27 = 1458/2160
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2240/2160 + 1458/2160 = 2240 + 1458/2160 = 3698/2160
5. 3698/2160 simplified gives 1849/1080
6. So, 56/54 + 54/80 = 1849/1080
   In mixed form: 1769/1080

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