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Add 6/12 and 56/54

1^st number: 6/12, 2^nd number: 1 2/54

6/12 + 56/54 is 83/54.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 12 and 54 is 108
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
   6/12 = 6 × 9/12 × 9 = 54/108
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
   56/54 = 56 × 2/54 × 2 = 112/108
4. Add the two like fractions:
   54/108 + 112/108 = 54 + 112/108 = 166/108
5. 166/108 simplified gives 83/54
6. So, 6/12 + 56/54 = 83/54
   In mixed form: 129/54

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