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Add 56/54 and 6/18

1^st number: 1 2/54, 2^nd number: 6/18

56/54 + 6/18 is 37/27.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 18 is 54
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
   56/54 = 56 × 1/54 × 1 = 56/54
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 3 = 54,
   6/18 = 6 × 3/18 × 3 = 18/54
4. Add the two like fractions:
   56/54 + 18/54 = 56 + 18/54 = 74/54
5. 74/54 simplified gives 37/27
6. So, 56/54 + 6/18 = 37/27
   In mixed form: 110/27

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