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Add 56/54 and 80/96

1^st number: 1 2/54, 2^nd number: 80/96

56/54 + 80/96 is 101/54.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 96 is 864
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 16 = 864,
   56/54 = 56 × 16/54 × 16 = 896/864
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 9 = 864,
   80/96 = 80 × 9/96 × 9 = 720/864
4. Add the two like fractions:
   896/864 + 720/864 = 896 + 720/864 = 1616/864
5. 1616/864 simplified gives 101/54
6. So, 56/54 + 80/96 = 101/54
   In mixed form: 147/54

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