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Add 56/7 and 54/56

1^st number: 8 0/7, 2^nd number: 54/56

56/7 + 54/56 is 251/28.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 7 and 56 is 56
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 56
2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 8 = 56,
   56/7 = 56 × 8/7 × 8 = 448/56
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 1 = 56,
   54/56 = 54 × 1/56 × 1 = 54/56
4. Add the two like fractions:
   448/56 + 54/56 = 448 + 54/56 = 502/56
5. 502/56 simplified gives 251/28
6. So, 56/7 + 54/56 = 251/28
   In mixed form: 827/28

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