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Add 7/4 and 56/54

1st number: 1 3/4, 2nd number: 1 2/54

7/4 + 56/54 is 301/108.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 54 is 108

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
    7/4 = 7 × 27/4 × 27 = 189/108
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
    56/54 = 56 × 2/54 × 2 = 112/108
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    189/108 + 112/108 = 189 + 112/108 = 301/108
  5. So, 7/4 + 56/54 = 301/108
    In mixed form: 285/108

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