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Add 56/8 and 25/54

1^st number: 7 0/8, 2^nd number: 25/54

56/8 + 25/54 is 403/54.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 54 is 216
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
   56/8 = 56 × 27/8 × 27 = 1512/216
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
   25/54 = 25 × 4/54 × 4 = 100/216
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1512/216 + 100/216 = 1512 + 100/216 = 1612/216
5. 1612/216 simplified gives 403/54
6. So, 56/8 + 25/54 = 403/54
   In mixed form: 725/54

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