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Add 56/54 and 80/50

1^st number: 1 2/54, 2^nd number: 1 30/50

56/54 + 80/50 is 356/135.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 50 is 1350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
   56/54 = 56 × 25/54 × 25 = 1400/1350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
   80/50 = 80 × 27/50 × 27 = 2160/1350
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1400/1350 + 2160/1350 = 1400 + 2160/1350 = 3560/1350
5. 3560/1350 simplified gives 356/135
6. So, 56/54 + 80/50 = 356/135
   In mixed form: 286/135

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